Literature review and data availability for North Pacific Armorhead stock assessment

The objectives of this document are to briefly summarize the existing literature on NPA with regards to its important life history processes, to identify data availability for the stock in the NPFC Convention Area and to identify critical data gaps for assessing the status of the stock. The document is meant as a working paper that will form the basis of a common starting point from which to discuss appropriate management steps for the NPA in the NPFC Convention Area. The paper will be discussed at the 1st Bottom Fish and Marine Ecosystems Small Scientific Committee meeting (November 16-18, 2020).