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9th Scientific Committee Meeting

    Location
    Tokyo, Japan
    Short Name
    SC09
    Date
    -
    Registration Due
    Meeting Papers Due
    Meeting Information File
    NPFC-2024-SC09-MIP01(Rev5) Meeting Information.pdf354.02 KB
    Meeting Report File for Public
    SC09 Report.pdf15.48 MB
    1. Opening of the Meeting
     
    1.1 Welcome Address and Introductions
     
    1.2 Appointment of Rapporteur
     
    1.3 Meeting Arrangements
    2. Adoption of Agenda
    3. Key milestones to achieve for NPFC stock assessment of priority species and provision of management advice
     
    3.1 A process for reviewing and possibly endorsing domestic stock assessments for priority species
    4. Review of reports and recommendations from the Technical Working Group on Chub Mackerel Stock Assessment (TWG CMSA) and the Small Scientific Committees (SSC BF-ME, SSC NFS, and SSC PS)
     
    4.1 Technical Working Group on Chub Mackerel Stock Assessment
     
    4.2 Small Scientific Committee on Bottom Fish and Marine Ecosystems
     
    4.3 Small Scientific Committee on Neon Flying Squid
     
    4.4 Small Scientific Committee on Pacific Saury
    5. Update from the Joint SC-TCC-COM Small Working Group on Management Strategy Evaluation for Pacific Saury (SWG MSE PS)
    6. Other pelagic priority species
     
    6.1 Summary of progress on the remaining three priority species
     
     
    6.1.1 Blue mackerel (BM)
     
     
    6.1.2 Japanese flying squid (JFS)
     
     
    6.1.3 Japanese sardine (JS)
     
    6.2 Review of species summaries
     
    6.3 Domestic stock assessments of BM, JFS, and JS
     
    6.4 Future roles and activities of SWG BM, SWG JFS, and SWG JS
    7. Climate change effects on NPFC’s priority species and associated ecosystems
     
    7.1 Tools for incorporating climate change considerations into scientific advice
     
    7.2 Current knowledge
     
     
    7.2.1 FAO consultancy report on climate change in the North Pacific
     
    7.3 Ongoing research activities
     
     
    7.3.1 PICES’ Basin-scale Events to Coastal Impacts (BECI) project
     
    7.4 Research priorities and potential scientific projects
    8. Data Collection and Management
     
    8.1 Data Management System
     
     
    8.1.1 Update on GitHub Plan for NPFC
     
     
    8.1.2 Evaluation of biological data provision templates
     
     
    8.1.3 Data inventory
     
     
    8.1.4 Establishment of a new database to manage and archive scientific data
     
     
    8.1.5 Potential establishment of a new Small Working Group on Data (SWG Data)
     
     
    8.1.6 Review of need of GIS maps with catch and effort data for NFS and JS
     
    8.2 NPFC Data Sharing and Data Security Protocol
     
     
    8.2.1 Revision of Regulations for Management of Scientific Data and Information
     
    8.3 Data needs, data gaps and strategies to fill gaps
     
     
    8.3.1 Information about species belonging to same ecosystem or dependent/associated with target stocks
     
     
     
    8.3.1.1 Historical information about species captured in surveys and/or discarded bycatch from fisheries in the Convention Area
     
     
     
    8.3.1.2 Potential impacts on species belonging to same ecosystem or dependent/associated with target stocks
     
     
     
    8.3.1.3 Status of current non-target catch, definitions of bycatch applied in other RFMOs, and options for defining bycatch within NPFC
     
     
    8.3.2 Potential roles of a regional observer program
     
     
     
    8.3.2.1 Summary of scientific objectives of an observer program
     
     
     
    8.3.2.2 Summary of the kinds of data that would need to be collected and the level of observer coverage that would be needed on fishing vessels to achieve those scientific objectives by gear type
     
     
     
    8.3.2.3 Review of template for collecting qualitative information about Members’ sampling programs
     
     
     
    8.3.2.4 Summary of SC responses to six questions from the TCC Chair
     
     
    8.3.3 Potential use of NPFC Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for scientific purposes
    9. Scientific projects for 2025 and 2026
     
    9.1 Report on capacity building project
     
    9.2 Ongoing/planned projects
     
    9.3 New projects
     
     
    9.3.1 Potential project(s) for PS, CM, NPA, SA, and NFS
     
     
    9.3.2 Independent review of stock assessments
     
     
    9.3.3 Other potential projects
     
    9.4 Review, prioritization and funding of projects
    10. Cooperation with other organizations
     
    10.1 Reports on the joint NPFC-PICES activities since the SC08 meeting, including a report from the PICES Secretariat
     
    10.2 SC representation at scientific meetings
     
     
    10.2.1 SC representation in the joint ICES-PICES Working Group on Sustainable Pelagic Forage Communities (WG SPF) and SPF symposium in 2026
     
     
    10.2.2 Report on renewal of the NPFC – PICES Framework for Enhanced Scientific Collaboration in the North Pacific
     
    10.3 Report on cooperation between NPFC and NPAFC
     
    10.4 FAO ABNJ Deep-sea fisheries project
     
    10.5 Partnership with the Fisheries and Resources Monitoring System of FAO (FIRMS)
     
    10.6 Partnership with WCPFC and ISC
     
    10.7 Partnership with SPRFMO
     
    10.8 Cooperation with other organizations
    11. SC Terms of Reference (TOR) and 2024-2028 Research Plan and Work Plan
     
    11.1 Review of the Scientific Committee TOR
     
    11.2 Five-year Research Plan
     
    11.3 Five-year Work Plan
     
    11.4 Progress on addressing NPFC PR recommendations for SC
    12. Other matters
     
    12.1 Coordination between SC and TCC
     
    12.2 Other issues
    13. Advice and recommendations to the Commission
    14. Next meetings of SC and its subsidiary bodies
     
    14.1 Meeting schedule for 2025/2026
     
    14.2 Meeting format and location
    15. Press release
    16. Adoption of the Report
    17. Close of the Meeting
    No documents listed
    1.1 Welcome Address and Introductions
    No documents listed
    1.2 Appointment of Rapporteur
    No documents listed
    1.3 Meeting Arrangements
    No documents listed
    NPFC-2024-SC09-MIP03 (Rev. 2)
    		Annotated Indicative Schedule NPFC-2024-SC09-MIP03(Rev2) Annotated Indicative Schedule.pdf227.15 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-MIP02
    		Provisional Agenda NPFC-2024-SC09-MIP02 Provisional Agenda.pdf192.93 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP08
    		SWG Milestones Report NPFC-2024-SC09-WP08 SWG Milestones report.docx545.73 KB, SWG Milestones SC-2024.pdf1.09 MB
    3.1 A process for reviewing and possibly endorsing domestic stock assessments for priority species
    No documents listed
    No documents listed
    4.1 Technical Working Group on Chub Mackerel Stock Assessment
    TWG CMSA08&09 meeting reports (click for LINK) Rep_TWGCMSA2024_Dec18.pdf3.14 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP20 (Rev. 1)
    		Stock Assessment of Chub Mackerel in the Northwest Pacific Ocean NPFC-2024-SC09-WP20(Rev1) Stock assessment report for chub mackerel.docx6.04 MB
    4.2 Small Scientific Committee on Bottom Fish and Marine Ecosystems
    SSC BFME05 report SSC BFME05 report.pdf7.93 MB
    4.3 Small Scientific Committee on Neon Flying Squid
    SSC NFS meeting report (click for LINK) NFS_2024 NPFC_SC_20241217.pdf1.03 MB
    4.4 Small Scientific Committee on Pacific Saury
    No documents listed
    SWG MSE PS05 report (click for LINK)
    No documents listed
    6.1 Summary of progress on the remaining three priority species
    NPFC-2024-SC09-RP01
    		Summary of the 1st joint meeting of the Small Working Groups on JFS, JS, and BM NPFC-2024-SC09-RP01 SWG_pelagics01 meeting summary.pdf706.21 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-RP02
    		Summary of the 2nd joint meeting of the Small Working Groups on JFS, JS, and BM NPFC-2024-SC09-RP02 SWG_pelagics02 meeting summary.pdf303.6 KB
    6.1.1 Blue mackerel (BM)
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP03
    		Summary of Progress on Blue Mackerel NPFC-2024-SC09-IP03_Summary of Progress on Blue Mackerel.pdf503.93 KB
    6.1.2 Japanese flying squid (JFS)
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP07
    		Summary of progress on Japanese flying squid NPFC-2024-SC09-IP07_Summary of progress on Japanese Flying Squid_20241218.pdf920.62 KB
    6.1.3 Japanese sardine (JS)
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP14
    		Summary of progress by the Japanese Sardine SSC in 2024 NPFC-2024-SC09-WP14 SWG JS Summary for 2024.docx180.81 KB, JapaneseSardineSC-2024.pdf475.18 KB
    6.2 Review of species summaries
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP10 (Rev. 2)
    		Blue Mackerel Species Summary NPFC-2024-SC09-WP10(Rev2) Blue Mackerel Species Summary.docx1.91 MB, SC2024_BlueMackerel_SpeciesSummaryUpdate.pdf946.46 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP11 (Rev. 1)
    		Japanese Flying Squid Species Summary NPFC-2024-SC09-WP11(Rev1) Japanese Flying Squid Species Summary.docx1.81 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP12 (Rev. 2)
    		Japanese Sardine Species Summary NPFC-2024-SC09-WP12(Rev2) Japanese Sardine Species Summary.docx504.64 KB
    6.3 Domestic stock assessments of BM, JFS, and JS
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP04 Rev.1
    		Domestic Stock Assessment of Blue Mackerel in Japan in 2022 FY (July-June) NPFC-2024-SC09-IP04 Rev.1 BlueMackerel_StockAssessment.pdf1.55 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP05 Rev.1
    		Domestic Stock Assessment of Japanese Sardinein Japan in 2023 FY (January-December) NPFC-2024-SC09-IP05 Rev.1 JapaneseSardine_StockAssessment.pdf3.2 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP06
    		Domestic stock assessment of Japanese flying squid in Japan NPFC-2024-SC09-IP06_JapaneseStockAssessment_JapaneseFlyingSquid_20241218.pdf1.44 MB
    6.4 Future roles and activities of SWG BM, SWG JFS, and SWG JS
    No documents listed
    No documents listed
    7.1 Tools for incorporating climate change considerations into scientific advice
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP02
    		Developing the climate test: robustness trials for climate-ready management procedures NPFC-2024-SC09-OP02 Developing the Climate Test_Carruthers.docx2.62 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP03
    		Developing the climate test: performance metrics of climate robustness NPFC-2024-SC09-OP03 PMs for Evaluating Climate Readiness_Carruthers.docx654 KB
    7.2 Current knowledge
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP04
    		Harvest Strategies and Climate Change - A Review of the Literature NPFC-2024-SC09-OP04 HSClimateChange_Pew_TOF.docx275.5 KB
    7.2.1 FAO consultancy report on climate change in the North Pacific
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP01
    		Pathways for the incorporation of climate change into the work of the North Pacific Fisheries Commission NPFC-2024-SC09-OP01 Report_FAO_NPFC_CC_Resolution.docx1.74 MB, Presentation_Incorporating Climate Change into the North Pacific Fisheries Commission Framework.pdf2.42 MB
    7.3 Ongoing research activities
    No documents listed
    7.3.1 PICES’ Basin-scale Events to Coastal Impacts (BECI) project
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP10
    		Basin-Scale Events & Coastal Impacts (BECI) Project: Making Climate and Ocean Science Work for You NPFC-2024-SC09-OP10 BECI Project.pdf159.04 KB
    7.4 Research priorities and potential scientific projects
    No documents listed
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP15
    		Exploring the opportunity for developing common standards for the collection, reporting, verification and exchange of data in NPFC NPFC-2024-SC09-WP15 Common standards for data_EU.docx182.54 KB
    8.1 Data Management System
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP01
    		NPFC Data Management Systems: Progress and Operational Guidelines NPFC-2024-SC09-IP01 NPFC Data Management System Update for SC.docx3.71 MB
    8.1.1 Update on GitHub Plan for NPFC
    No documents listed
    8.1.2 Evaluation of biological data provision templates
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP13(Rev 1)
    		2023 Biological Data Provision Templates (click for LINK)
    8.1.3 Data inventory
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP03
    		Data inventory NPFC-2024-SC09-WP03 Data Inventory.docx257.51 KB, NPFC-2024-SC09-WP03 Data Inventory Table.xlsx22.38 KB
    8.1.4 Establishment of a new database to manage and archive scientific data
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP06
    		SC database: concept paper NPFC-2024-SC09-WP06 SC database concept.docx355.27 KB
    8.1.5 Potential establishment of a new Small Working Group on Data (SWG Data)
    No documents listed
    8.1.6 Review of need of GIS maps with catch and effort data for NFS and JS
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP13
    		Prototype of NPFC Neon Flying Squid map
    8.2 NPFC Data Sharing and Data Security Protocol
    No documents listed
    8.2.1 Revision of Regulations for Management of Scientific Data and Information
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP07 (Rev. 2)
    		Revised Regulations for Management of Scientific Data and Information NPFC-2024-SC09-WP07(Rev2) Revised regulations for management of sc data.docx257.06 KB
    8.3 Data needs, data gaps and strategies to fill gaps
    No documents listed
    8.3.1 Information about species belonging to same ecosystem or dependent/associated with target stocks
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP21
    		An overview of 2024 Chinese survey by fishery research vessel "Song Hang" in the NPFC convention area NPFC-2024-SC09-WP21 CHN surveys 2024.docx3.84 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP22
    		Study in the ecosystem structure and trophodynamics in the Kuroshio-Oyashio Extension area
    8.3.1.1 Historical information about species captured in surveys and/or discarded bycatch from fisheries in the Convention Area
    NPFC-2024-SSC NFS01-WP23
    		Species in the Northwest Pacific ecosystem from Chinese survey and bycatch in fishery NPFC-2024-SC09-WP23 Survey species and bycatch_CHN.docx252.21 KB
    8.3.1.2 Potential impacts on species belonging to same ecosystem or dependent/associated with target stocks
    No documents listed
    8.3.1.3 Status of current non-target catch, definitions of bycatch applied in other RFMOs, and options for defining bycatch within NPFC
    No documents listed
    8.3.2 Potential roles of a regional observer program
    No documents listed
    8.3.2.1 Summary of scientific objectives of an observer program
    No documents listed
    8.3.2.2 Summary of the kinds of data that would need to be collected and the level of observer coverage that would be needed on fishing vessels to achieve those scientific objectives by gear type
    No documents listed
    8.3.2.3 Review of template for collecting qualitative information about Members’ sampling programs
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP02 (Rev. 4)
    		Report on the existing observer programs of NPFC Members and those of other RFMOs NPFC-2024-SC09-WP02(Rev4) Updated report on existing Observer Programs.docx277.03 KB
    8.3.2.4 Summary of SC responses to six questions from the TCC Chair
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP04 (Rev. 4)
    		Request from the TCC Chair on the development of an ROP and responses from SC NPFC-2024-SC09-WP04(Rev4) SC responses to TCC Chair request on ROP.docx166.99 KB
    8.3.3 Potential use of NPFC Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for scientific purposes
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP05
    		Potential use of NPFC Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for scientific purposes NPFC-2024-SC09-WP05 VMS data science.docx258.1 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP09 (Rev. 2)
    		Scientific projects NPFC-2024-SC09-WP09(Rev2) Scientific Projects.docx260.22 KB
    9.1 Report on capacity building project
    Materials from ICES RTMB training course
    9.2 Ongoing/planned projects
    No documents listed
    9.3 New projects
    No documents listed
    9.3.1 Potential project(s) for PS, CM, NPA, SA, and NFS
    No documents listed
    9.3.2 Independent review of stock assessments
    No documents listed
    9.3.3 Other potential projects
    No documents listed
    9.4 Review, prioritization and funding of projects
    No documents listed
    No documents listed
    10.1 Reports on the joint NPFC-PICES activities since the SC08 meeting, including a report from the PICES Secretariat
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP07
    		Report on Joint NPFC-PICES activities for SC-09 NPFC-2024-SC09-OP07 Report on Joint activities_PICES.pdf150.3 KB
    10.2 SC representation at scientific meetings
    NPFC-2022-SC07-WP18
    		Evaluation and ranking of nominations for SC representatives to be financially supported to participate in relevant scientific meetings NPFC-2024-SC09-WP18 Evaluation and ranking of nominations for SC representatives.docx257.9 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP08
    		Summary of NPFC’s SC representation at PICES 2024 Annual Meeting NPFC-2024-SC09-IP08 NPFC SC Representation at PICES 2024.pdf684.84 KB
    10.2.1 SC representation in the joint ICES-PICES Working Group on Sustainable Pelagic Forage Communities (WG SPF) and SPF symposium in 2026
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP06
    		Invitation to the PICES/ICES/FAO International Symposium “Navigating Changes in Small Pelagic Fish and Forage Communities: Climate, Ecosystems, and Sustainable Fisheries NPFC-2024-SC09-OP06 PICES 2026 SPF symposium invitation.pdf661.84 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP09
    		PICES-ICES WG53 (WGSPF)Sustainable Pelagic Forage Communities NPFC-2024-SC09-IP09 PICES_WG53_SC2024.pdf645.41 KB
    10.2.2 Report on renewal of the NPFC – PICES Framework for Enhanced Scientific Collaboration in the North Pacific
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP19
    		NPFC – PICES Framework for Enhanced Scientific Collaboration in the North Pacific NPFC-2024-SC09-WP19 NPFC-PICES Framework 2025-2029.docx1.19 MB, NPFC-PICES framework renewal for 2025-2029.pdf176.43 KB
    10.3 Report on cooperation between NPFC and NPAFC
    MOU between NPAFC and NPFC (click for LINK)
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP09
    		Progress on the Five-year Work Plan to implement NPAFC/NPFC Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) (endorsed by NPFC and NPAFC in 2023) NPFC-2024-SC09-OP09 Progress of 5 year workplan.xlsx15.58 KB, NPFC-2024-SC09-OP09 App1 Draft ToR for NPAFC-NPFC SharePoint.docx17.87 KB, NPFC-2024-SC09-OP09 App2 Draft Joint Workshop concept paper.docx28.83 KB
    10.4 FAO ABNJ Deep-sea fisheries project
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP05
    		A review of deep-water shark species (superorder Selachimorpha) known or likely to occur within the North Pacific Fisheries Commission's Convention Area, including preliminary identification keys NPFC-2024-SC09-OP05 Taxonomic list of deep-water sharks NPFC.pdf5.5 MB, dwSharks - NPFC SC.pdf1.71 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP08
    		Request for deep-sea fishing effort data by position and gear for fisheries using bottom contact gears NPFC-2024-SC09-OP08 Request for fishing effort and position data_DSF.pdf61.53 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP12
    		Deep-sea fisheries project NPFC-2024-SC09-OP12 DSF Project activities - NPFC SC.pdf1.32 MB
    10.5 Partnership with the Fisheries and Resources Monitoring System of FAO (FIRMS)
    Partnership Arrangement between FIRMS and NPFC (click for LINK)
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP11
    		FIRMS at NPFC-SC09 NPFC-2024-SC09-OP11 FIRMS_NPFC-SC09.pdf1.07 MB
    10.6 Partnership with WCPFC and ISC
    NPFC's MOUs with WCPFC and ISC (click for LINK)
    10.7 Partnership with SPRFMO
    MOU between SPRFMO and NPFC (click for LINK)
    10.8 Cooperation with other organizations
    No documents listed
    No documents listed
    11.1 Review of the Scientific Committee TOR
    No documents listed
    11.2 Five-year Research Plan
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP16 (Rev. 1)
    		SC 2024-2028 Research Plan NPFC-2024-SC09-WP16(Rev1) SC Research Plan - JMRC.docx296.71 KB
    11.3 Five-year Work Plan
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP17 (Rev. 1)
    		Five-Year Work Plan of the Scientific Committee NPFC-2024-SC09-WP17(Rev1) SC Work Plan.docx288.98 KB
    11.4 Progress on addressing NPFC PR recommendations for SC
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP01 (Rev. 6)
    		Performance Review Recommendations update NPFC-2024-SC09-WP01(Rev6) Performance Review Recommendations update.xlsx72.16 KB
    No documents listed
    12.1 Coordination between SC and TCC
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP11
    		TCC UPDATE TO SC09 NPFC-2024-SC09-IP11 TCC UPDATE TO SC09.pdf261.47 KB
    12.2 Other issues
    No documents listed
    No documents listed
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP02 (Rev. 4)
    		Meeting schedule 2025-2026 NPFC-2024-SC09-IP02(Rev4) Meeting schedule 2025-2026.xlsx16.99 KB
    14.1 Meeting schedule for 2025/2026
    No documents listed
    14.2 Meeting format and location
    No documents listed
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP10 (Rev. 1)
    		Press Release NPFC-2024-SC09-IP10(Rev1) Press Release SC09.docx3.84 MB
    No documents listed
    No documents listed
    Document Number Title File Created
    NPFC-2024-SC09-MIP02 Provisional Agenda NPFC-2024-SC09-MIP02 Provisional Agenda.pdf192.93 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-MIP03 (Rev. 2) Annotated Indicative Schedule NPFC-2024-SC09-MIP03(Rev2) Annotated Indicative Schedule.pdf227.15 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP01 (Rev. 6) Performance Review Recommendations update NPFC-2024-SC09-WP01(Rev6) Performance Review Recommendations update.xlsx72.16 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP02 (Rev. 4) Report on the existing observer programs of NPFC Members and those of other RFMOs NPFC-2024-SC09-WP02(Rev4) Updated report on existing Observer Programs.docx277.03 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP03 Data inventory NPFC-2024-SC09-WP03 Data Inventory.docx257.51 KB, NPFC-2024-SC09-WP03 Data Inventory Table.xlsx22.38 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP04 (Rev. 4) Request from the TCC Chair on the development of an ROP and responses from SC NPFC-2024-SC09-WP04(Rev4) SC responses to TCC Chair request on ROP.docx166.99 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP05 Potential use of NPFC Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for scientific purposes NPFC-2024-SC09-WP05 VMS data science.docx258.1 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP06 SC database: concept paper NPFC-2024-SC09-WP06 SC database concept.docx355.27 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP07 (Rev. 2) Revised Regulations for Management of Scientific Data and Information NPFC-2024-SC09-WP07(Rev2) Revised regulations for management of sc data.docx257.06 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP08 SWG Milestones Report NPFC-2024-SC09-WP08 SWG Milestones report.docx545.73 KB, SWG Milestones SC-2024.pdf1.09 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP09 (Rev. 2) Scientific projects NPFC-2024-SC09-WP09(Rev2) Scientific Projects.docx260.22 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP10 (Rev. 2) Blue Mackerel Species Summary NPFC-2024-SC09-WP10(Rev2) Blue Mackerel Species Summary.docx1.91 MB, SC2024_BlueMackerel_SpeciesSummaryUpdate.pdf946.46 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP11 (Rev. 1) Japanese Flying Squid Species Summary NPFC-2024-SC09-WP11(Rev1) Japanese Flying Squid Species Summary.docx1.81 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP12 (Rev. 2) Japanese Sardine Species Summary NPFC-2024-SC09-WP12(Rev2) Japanese Sardine Species Summary.docx504.64 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP13 Prototype of NPFC Neon Flying Squid map
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP14 Summary of progress by the Japanese Sardine SSC in 2024 NPFC-2024-SC09-WP14 SWG JS Summary for 2024.docx180.81 KB, JapaneseSardineSC-2024.pdf475.18 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP15 Exploring the opportunity for developing common standards for the collection, reporting, verification and exchange of data in NPFC NPFC-2024-SC09-WP15 Common standards for data_EU.docx182.54 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP16 (Rev. 1) SC 2024-2028 Research Plan NPFC-2024-SC09-WP16(Rev1) SC Research Plan - JMRC.docx296.71 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP17 (Rev. 1) Five-Year Work Plan of the Scientific Committee NPFC-2024-SC09-WP17(Rev1) SC Work Plan.docx288.98 KB
    NPFC-2022-SC07-WP18 Evaluation and ranking of nominations for SC representatives to be financially supported to participate in relevant scientific meetings NPFC-2024-SC09-WP18 Evaluation and ranking of nominations for SC representatives.docx257.9 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP19 NPFC – PICES Framework for Enhanced Scientific Collaboration in the North Pacific NPFC-2024-SC09-WP19 NPFC-PICES Framework 2025-2029.docx1.19 MB, NPFC-PICES framework renewal for 2025-2029.pdf176.43 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP20 (Rev. 1) Stock Assessment of Chub Mackerel in the Northwest Pacific Ocean NPFC-2024-SC09-WP20(Rev1) Stock assessment report for chub mackerel.docx6.04 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP21 An overview of 2024 Chinese survey by fishery research vessel "Song Hang" in the NPFC convention area NPFC-2024-SC09-WP21 CHN surveys 2024.docx3.84 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-WP22 Study in the ecosystem structure and trophodynamics in the Kuroshio-Oyashio Extension area
    NPFC-2024-SSC NFS01-WP23 Species in the Northwest Pacific ecosystem from Chinese survey and bycatch in fishery NPFC-2024-SC09-WP23 Survey species and bycatch_CHN.docx252.21 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP01 NPFC Data Management Systems: Progress and Operational Guidelines NPFC-2024-SC09-IP01 NPFC Data Management System Update for SC.docx3.71 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP02 (Rev. 4) Meeting schedule 2025-2026 NPFC-2024-SC09-IP02(Rev4) Meeting schedule 2025-2026.xlsx16.99 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP03 Summary of Progress on Blue Mackerel NPFC-2024-SC09-IP03_Summary of Progress on Blue Mackerel.pdf503.93 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP04 Rev.1 Domestic Stock Assessment of Blue Mackerel in Japan in 2022 FY (July-June) NPFC-2024-SC09-IP04 Rev.1 BlueMackerel_StockAssessment.pdf1.55 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP05 Rev.1 Domestic Stock Assessment of Japanese Sardinein Japan in 2023 FY (January-December) NPFC-2024-SC09-IP05 Rev.1 JapaneseSardine_StockAssessment.pdf3.2 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP06 Domestic stock assessment of Japanese flying squid in Japan NPFC-2024-SC09-IP06_JapaneseStockAssessment_JapaneseFlyingSquid_20241218.pdf1.44 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP07 Summary of progress on Japanese flying squid NPFC-2024-SC09-IP07_Summary of progress on Japanese Flying Squid_20241218.pdf920.62 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP08 Summary of NPFC’s SC representation at PICES 2024 Annual Meeting NPFC-2024-SC09-IP08 NPFC SC Representation at PICES 2024.pdf684.84 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP09 PICES-ICES WG53 (WGSPF)Sustainable Pelagic Forage Communities NPFC-2024-SC09-IP09 PICES_WG53_SC2024.pdf645.41 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP10 (Rev. 1) Press Release NPFC-2024-SC09-IP10(Rev1) Press Release SC09.docx3.84 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-IP11 TCC UPDATE TO SC09 NPFC-2024-SC09-IP11 TCC UPDATE TO SC09.pdf261.47 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP13(Rev 1) 2023 Biological Data Provision Templates (click for LINK)
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP01 Pathways for the incorporation of climate change into the work of the North Pacific Fisheries Commission NPFC-2024-SC09-OP01 Report_FAO_NPFC_CC_Resolution.docx1.74 MB, Presentation_Incorporating Climate Change into the North Pacific Fisheries Commission Framework.pdf2.42 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP02 Developing the climate test: robustness trials for climate-ready management procedures NPFC-2024-SC09-OP02 Developing the Climate Test_Carruthers.docx2.62 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP03 Developing the climate test: performance metrics of climate robustness NPFC-2024-SC09-OP03 PMs for Evaluating Climate Readiness_Carruthers.docx654 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP04 Harvest Strategies and Climate Change - A Review of the Literature NPFC-2024-SC09-OP04 HSClimateChange_Pew_TOF.docx275.5 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP05 A review of deep-water shark species (superorder Selachimorpha) known or likely to occur within the North Pacific Fisheries Commission's Convention Area, including preliminary identification keys NPFC-2024-SC09-OP05 Taxonomic list of deep-water sharks NPFC.pdf5.5 MB, dwSharks - NPFC SC.pdf1.71 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP06 Invitation to the PICES/ICES/FAO International Symposium “Navigating Changes in Small Pelagic Fish and Forage Communities: Climate, Ecosystems, and Sustainable Fisheries NPFC-2024-SC09-OP06 PICES 2026 SPF symposium invitation.pdf661.84 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP07 Report on Joint NPFC-PICES activities for SC-09 NPFC-2024-SC09-OP07 Report on Joint activities_PICES.pdf150.3 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP08 Request for deep-sea fishing effort data by position and gear for fisheries using bottom contact gears NPFC-2024-SC09-OP08 Request for fishing effort and position data_DSF.pdf61.53 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP09 Progress on the Five-year Work Plan to implement NPAFC/NPFC Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) (endorsed by NPFC and NPAFC in 2023) NPFC-2024-SC09-OP09 Progress of 5 year workplan.xlsx15.58 KB, NPFC-2024-SC09-OP09 App1 Draft ToR for NPAFC-NPFC SharePoint.docx17.87 KB, NPFC-2024-SC09-OP09 App2 Draft Joint Workshop concept paper.docx28.83 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP10 Basin-Scale Events & Coastal Impacts (BECI) Project: Making Climate and Ocean Science Work for You NPFC-2024-SC09-OP10 BECI Project.pdf159.04 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP11 FIRMS at NPFC-SC09 NPFC-2024-SC09-OP11 FIRMS_NPFC-SC09.pdf1.07 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-OP12 Deep-sea fisheries project NPFC-2024-SC09-OP12 DSF Project activities - NPFC SC.pdf1.32 MB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-RP01 Summary of the 1st joint meeting of the Small Working Groups on JFS, JS, and BM NPFC-2024-SC09-RP01 SWG_pelagics01 meeting summary.pdf706.21 KB
    NPFC-2024-SC09-RP02 Summary of the 2nd joint meeting of the Small Working Groups on JFS, JS, and BM NPFC-2024-SC09-RP02 SWG_pelagics02 meeting summary.pdf303.6 KB
    Partnership Arrangement between FIRMS and NPFC (click for LINK)
    TWG CMSA08&09 meeting reports (click for LINK) Rep_TWGCMSA2024_Dec18.pdf3.14 MB
    NPFC's MOUs with WCPFC and ISC (click for LINK)
    MOU between SPRFMO and NPFC (click for LINK)
    SSC BFME05 report SSC BFME05 report.pdf7.93 MB
    SSC NFS meeting report (click for LINK) NFS_2024 NPFC_SC_20241217.pdf1.03 MB
    Materials from ICES RTMB training course
    SWG MSE PS05 report (click for LINK)
    MOU between NPAFC and NPFC (click for LINK)