Second Bigeye Management Workshop

Background:

The shape of the BET HCRs remains to be further developed, particularly how fishing levels should respond when estimated stock status moves away from the Hillary Step plateau toward the LRP. This is an important design element for defining how the MP responds to changes in stock status.

BMW02 action:

BMW02 should provide guidance on the HCR shape, particularly how longline catch limits and FAD closure periods should respond as estimated stock status declines toward the LRP, and narrow the alternatives for further MSE evaluation before WCPFC23.