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Project H.7.d - Participate in south EPO blue shark assessment

01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2026

Program(s) in charge: Stock Assessment Program
Funded
Objectives
Staff participation in development of the south Pacific blue shark assessment
Understand the assessment results, and communicate them to the Commission
Background
The assessment is for blue shark in the south Pacific covered by both the IATTC and the CPPS
The IATTC staff provides data and advice for the assessment
Relevance for management
The IATTC uses the results of the assessment to provide management advice
Duration
5 years: 2022-2026
Workplan and status
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the IATTC and the CPPS for the mutual goal of doing a stock assessment for the blue shark in the south EPO, the following activities are planned, they will be implemented by CPPS with assistance from the IATTC staff:
2022 – Coordination meeting (September 2022)
2023 – Workshop about the fisheries for blue shark
2024 – Workshop on the conceptual model for blue shark and data
2025 – Workshop on stock assessment of blue shark
2026 – Workshop on management strategy evaluation
External collaborators
Comisión Permanente del Pacífico Sur (CPPS), the focal point is Dr. Patricio Barría (IFOP-Chile), chair of the Comité Científico y Técnico PAR-Tiburón
Deliverables
Report to SAC meetings
Updated date: 01 Mar 2024
Progress summary for the reporting period
A workshop for building a conceptual model for the stock is planned for the second semester of 2024
Challenges and key lessons learnt
The main challenge is the time availability for the staff to dedicate to the work