 iotc
working parties |
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The
Working Parties established to date are (follow the links
for more information) : |
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 WPTT |
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Working
Party on Tropical Tunas [click
here...] |
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WPB |
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Working
Party on Billfish [click here...] |
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WPNT |
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Working
Party on Neritic Tunas [click
here...] |
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WPTmT |
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Working
Party on Temperate Tunas [click here...] |
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WPT |
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Working
Party on Tagging [click here...] |
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WPM |
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Working
Party on Methods [click here...] |
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WPEB |
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Working
Party on Ecosystems and Bycatch (previously called Working Party on Bycatch(WPBy)), (WPEB)[click here...] |
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WPDCS |
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Working
Party on Data Collection and Statistics [click
here...]
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WPTDA |
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Working Party on Tagging Data Analysis [click here] |
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WPFC |
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Working Party on Fishing Capacity [click here] |
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TCAC |
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Technical Committee on Allocation and Criteria [click here] |
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| General
Terms of Reference for the species Working Parties |
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The Second Session of the Scientific Committee agreed
on basic terms of reference to guide the work of those
Working Parties which are dedicated to analyse the condition
of the resources for one or more species. These are :
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Review new information on the biology and stock structure
of species of the relevant species, their fisheries
and environmental data.
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Coordinate and promote collaborative research on the
species and their fisheries.
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Develop and identify agreed models and procedures
for the assessment of stock status of each species.
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Conduct stock assessments for each of each species
or stock.
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Provide technical advice on management options, the
implications of management measures and other issues.
- Identify research priorities, and specify data and
information requirements that are necessary for the
Working Party to meet its responsibilities.
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