Second South Pacific Albacore Allocation Workshop

Background:
SPAA01 showed that differences among CCMs were not limited to the high-level EEZ/high seas split. CCMs also needed to understand how each component would be apportioned into fishing opportunities among CCMs. The Chair stressed that the criteria, principles and processes for apportioning each component would need to be understood, irrespective of the allocation framework ultimately selected. 

SPAA02 action:
Clarify the key differences and common elements among the proposals, rather than negotiating each proposal independently. The Chair should identify areas of convergence and the remaining differences that need to be carried forward into the consolidated options for consideration under Agenda Item 4.