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8th Scientific Committee Meeting

    Location
    Nanaimo, Canada
    Short Name
    SC08
    Date
    -
    Registration Due
    Meeting Papers Due
    Meeting Information File
    NPFC-2023-SC08-MIP01(Rev 2) Meeting Information_1_0.pdf572.84 KB
    Meeting Report File for Public
    SC08 Report.pdf8.09 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. Review of NPFC Performance Review (NPFC PR) Panel Recommendations
     
    3.1 Overview of key recommendations for SC over short term (next 1-5 years)
    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 and SSC PS)
     
    4.1 Technical Working Group on Chub Mackerel Stock Assessment
     
    4.2 SSC on Bottom Fish and Marine Ecosystems
     
    4.3 SSC on Pacific Saury
    5. Report and recommendations from the Joint SC-TCC-COM Small Working Group on Management Strategy Evaluation for Pacific Saury (SWG MSE PS)
    6. Other priority species
     
    6.1 Summary of progress on the remaining four priority species
     
     
    6.1.1 Neon flying squid
     
     
    6.1.2 Japanese sardine
     
     
    6.1.3 Japanese flying squid
     
     
    6.1.4 Blue mackerel
     
    6.2 Species summaries
     
     
    6.2.1 Review of priority species summaries
     
     
    6.2.2 Potential additions
     
    6.3 Changes to common and scientific species names
     
    6.4 Domestic stock assessments of NFS, JFS, JS, and BM
     
    6.5 Key milestones to achieve for NPFC stock assessment and provision of management advice
     
    6.6 Future roles and activities of SWG NFS, SWG JFS, SWG JS, and SWG BM
     
     
    6.6.1 Potential establishment of a new formal SC subsidiary body to focus on NFS
     
     
    6.6.2 Scientific project(s) to support CPUE standardization and assessment of NFS
     
     
    6.6.3 Virtual or in-person meetings
    7. Climate Change
     
    7.1 Climate change effects on NPFC’s priority species and associated ecosystems
     
     
    7.1.1 Current knowledge
     
     
    7.1.2 Ongoing research activities
     
     
    7.1.3 Research priorities and potential scientific projects
    8. Data Collection and Management
     
    8.1 Data Management System
     
    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
     
     
    8.3.2 Potential roles of regional observer program and/or e-monitoring
    9. Scientific projects for 2024 and 2025
     
    9.1 Ongoing/planned projects
     
    9.2 New projects
     
     
    9.2.1 Potential project(s) for PS
     
     
    9.2.2 Potential project(s) for CM
     
     
    9.2.3 Potential project(s) for NPA and SA
     
     
    9.2.4 Potential project(s) for NFS
     
     
    9.2.5 Other potential projects
     
    9.3 Review, prioritization and funding of projects
    10. Cooperation with other organizations
     
    10.1 Reports on the joint NPFC-PICES activities since the SC07 meeting, including a report from the PICES Secretariat
     
    10.2 SC representation at scientific meetings
     
     
    10.2.1 SC representation in the joint PICES/ICES Working Group on Small Pelagic Fish (WGSPF)
     
     
    10.2.2 Report on PICES’ topic session on VMEs and Seamounts
     
     
    10.2.3 Selecting SC representatives to PICES 2024
    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 2023-2027 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 2024/2025
     
    14.2 Meeting format and venue
    15. Press release
    16. Selection of SC Chair and SC Vice-Chair
    17. Adoption of the Report
    18. 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-2023-SC08-MIP02
    		Provisional Agenda NPFC-2023-SC08-MIP02 Provisional Agenda.pdf222.55 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-MIP03 (Rev. 2)
    		Annotated Indicative Schedule NPFC-2023-SC08-MIP03(Rev 2) Annotated Indicative Schedule.pdf206.66 KB
    No documents listed
    3.1 Overview of key recommendations for SC over short term (next 1-5 years)
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP04 (Rev. 1)
    		NPFC Performance Review recommendations for discussion at SC08 NPFC-2023-SC08-WP04(Rev 1) Performance Review recommendations_SC08_0.xlsx83.83 KB
    No documents listed
    4.1 Technical Working Group on Chub Mackerel Stock Assessment
    TWG CMSA07 meeting report (click for LINK)
    Summary of TWG CMSA07 Summary of TWG CMSA07.pdf649.93 KB
    4.2 SSC on Bottom Fish and Marine Ecosystems
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP18
    		Revised Terms of Reference for the Small Scientific Committee on Bottom Fish and Marine Ecosystems NPFC-2023-SC08-WP18 Terms of Reference for SSC BF-ME.docx251.49 KB
    Summary of SSC BFME04 Summary of SSC BFME04.pdf3.44 MB
    4.3 SSC on Pacific Saury
    Summary of SSC PS11 and SC PS12
    SWG MSE PS03 and 04 reports (click for LINK)
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP16
    		Summary of the 1st joint meeting of the Small Working Groups on NFS, JFS, JS, and BM NPFC-2023-SC08-WP16 SWGpelagics 2023-01 Meeting Summary.pdf572.95 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP17
    		Summary of the 2nd joint meeting of the Small Working Groups on NFS, JFS, JS, and BM NPFC-2023-SC08-WP17 SWGpelagics 2023-02 Meeting Summary.pdf367.89 KB
    6.1 Summary of progress on the remaining four priority species
    No documents listed
    6.1.1 Neon flying squid
    Summary of intersessional work of SWG NFS Summary of intersessional work of SWG NFS.pdf1.11 MB
    6.1.2 Japanese sardine
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP05
    		Report of Small Working Group for Japanese Sardine NPFC-2023-SC08-WP05 Report of Small Working Group for Japanese Sardine.pdf161.99 KB, Summary of intersessional work of SWG JS.pdf104.82 KB
    6.1.3 Japanese flying squid
    Summary of intersessional work of SWG JFS Summary of intersessional work of SWG JFS.pdf610.01 KB
    6.1.4 Blue mackerel
    Summary of intersessional work of SWG BM Summary of intersessional work of SWG BM.pdf1.17 MB
    6.2 Species summaries
    No documents listed
    6.2.1 Review of priority species summaries
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP06 (Rev. 1)
    		Japanese Sardine Species Summary NPFC-2023-SC08-WP06(Rev 1) Japanese Sardine Species Summary.docx580.93 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP07 (Rev. 1)
    		Blue Mackerel Species Summary NPFC-2023-SC08-WP07(Rev 1) Blue Mackerel Species Summary.docx2.05 MB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP08 (Rev. 1)
    		Japanese Flying Squid Species Summary NPFC-2023-SC08-WP08(Rev 1) Japanese Flying Squid Species Summary.docx1.71 MB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP09 (Rev. 4)
    		Pacific Saury Species Summary NPFC-2023-SC08-WP09(Rev 4) Pacific Saury Species Summary.docx577.96 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP15 (Rev. 1)
    		Chub Mackerel Species Summary NPFC-2023-SC08-WP15(Rev 1) Chub Mackerel Species Summary_0.pdf661.5 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP14 (Rev. 1)
    		Neon flying squid species summary NPFC-2023-SC08-WP14(Rev 1) Neon flying squid species summary.pdf555.45 KB
    6.2.2 Potential additions
    No documents listed
    6.3 Changes to common and scientific species names
    No documents listed
    6.4 Domestic stock assessments of NFS, JFS, JS, and BM
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP11 (Rev. 1)
    		Comparison of Length-Weight Relationships and Catch Numbers by Size and Age between China and Japan for Japanese Sardine and Blue Mackerel NPFC-2023-SC08-WP11(Rev 1) LWR_CAS_comparison_JS_BM.pdf856.73 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP05
    		Domestic stock assessment of blue mackerel in Japan NPFC-2023-SC08-IP05 JapaneseStockAssessment_BlueMackerel.pdf2.21 MB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP04
    		Domestic stock assessment of Japanese sardine in Japan NPFC-2023-SC08-IP04 JapaneseStockAssessment_JapaneseSardine.pdf1.96 MB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP06
    		Domestic stock assessment of Japanese flying squid in Japan NPFC-2023-SC08-IP06 JapaneseStockAssessment_JapaneseFlyingSquid.pdf1.12 MB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP10
    		Update Information of Chinese NFS fishery in the Northwest Pacific Ocean NPFC-2023-SC08-IP10 NFS SA and fishery update_Chn.pdf3.6 MB, NPFC-2023-SC08-IP10 NFS_CPUEStd_SA_AP_detailed ppt.pdf6.89 MB
    6.5 Key milestones to achieve for NPFC stock assessment and provision of management advice
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP12
    		Science Advice Progress and Milestones NPFC-2023-SC08-IP12 Science Advice Progress and Milestones.pdf443.82 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP13 (Rev. 1)
    		Data Provision Templates NPFC-2023-SC08-IP13(Rev 1) BiologicalDataProvisionTemplate_Age.xlsx16.19 KB, NPFC-2023-SC08-IP13(Rev 1) BiologicalDataProvisionTemplate_ALK.xlsx17.93 KB, NPFC-2023-SC08-IP13(Rev 1) BiologicalDataProvisionTemplate_Length.xlsx13.54 KB, NPFC-2023-SC08-IP13(Rev 1) BiologicalDataProvisionTemplate_MaturityOgiveAge.xlsx12.37 KB
    6.6 Future roles and activities of SWG NFS, SWG JFS, SWG JS, and SWG BM
    No documents listed
    6.6.1 Potential establishment of a new formal SC subsidiary body to focus on NFS
    No documents listed
    6.6.2 Scientific project(s) to support CPUE standardization and assessment of NFS
    No documents listed
    6.6.3 Virtual or in-person meetings
    No documents listed
    No documents listed
    7.1 Climate change effects on NPFC’s priority species and associated ecosystems
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP08
    		Resolution on Climate Change NPFC-2023-SC08-IP08 Climate change.pdf216.49 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-OP02
    		Presentation on climate change work with NPFC NPFC-2023-SC08-OP02 ppt Climate change.pdf493.51 KB
    7.1.1 Current knowledge
    No documents listed
    7.1.2 Ongoing research activities
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP12
    		Overview surveys from 2021 to 2023 by Chinese research vessel "Song Hang" in the NPFC convention area NPFC-2023-SC08-WP12 Chinese surveys 2021-2023 by Song Hang in NWP.pdf697.36 KB, NPFC-2023-SC08-WP12 ppt.pdf3.03 MB
    7.1.3 Research priorities and potential scientific projects
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP07
    		The cumulative impacts of climate vulnerability and significant adverse impacts (SAIs) caused by bottom-contact fishing on vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs) in the North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC) Convention Area NPFC-2023-SC08-IP07 SC08-CSRF proposal 2024-25.pdf748.32 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP14
    		Defying Dissolution: Deep-Sea Scleractinian Reefs in the North Pacific NPFC-2023-SC08-IP14 Scleractinian Reefs in the North Pacific.pdf8.15 MB
    No documents listed
    8.1 Data Management System
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP13
    		GIT Repository Plan NPFC-2023-SC08-WP13 GIT Repository Plan.pdf340.29 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP03
    		NPFC Data Management System NPFC-2023-SC08-IP03 NPFC Data Management System Updates for SC.pdf1.01 MB
    8.2 NPFC Data Sharing and Data Security Protocol
    NPFC Data Sharing and Data Security Protocol (click for LINK)
    8.2.1 Revision of Regulations for Management of Scientific Data and Information
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP10
    		Revised Regulations for Management of Scientific Data and Information NPFC-2023-SC08-WP10 Revised regulations for mngmt of SC data and information.docx255.24 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
    No documents listed
    8.3.2 Potential roles of regional observer program and/or e-monitoring
    No documents listed
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP01 (Rev. 1)
    		Scientific projects NPFC-2023-SC08-WP01(Rev 1) Scientific Projects.docx257.98 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP11
    		Special project for hiring an expert to assist the SWG NPA-SA in conducting an assessment for Splendid Alfonsino and North Pacific Armorhead NPFC-2023-SC08-IP11 Special project SWG NPA-SA.docx252.12 KB
    9.1 Ongoing/planned projects
    No documents listed
    9.2 New projects
    No documents listed
    9.2.1 Potential project(s) for PS
    No documents listed
    9.2.2 Potential project(s) for CM
    No documents listed
    9.2.3 Potential project(s) for NPA and SA
    No documents listed
    9.2.4 Potential project(s) for NFS
    No documents listed
    9.2.5 Other potential projects
    No documents listed
    9.3 Review, prioritization and funding of projects
    No documents listed
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP02
    		A compiled list of cooperation opportunities and requests from other organizations NPFC-2023-SC08-IP02 Compiled list of cooperation opportunities and requests from other organizations.docx161.17 KB
    10.1 Reports on the joint NPFC-PICES activities since the SC07 meeting, including a report from the PICES Secretariat
    NPFC-2023-SC08-OP01
    		Report on Joint NPFC-PICES activities for SC08 NPFC-2023-SC08-OP01 Report on joint NPFC-PICES activities.pdf141.59 KB, NPFC-2023-SC08-OP01 Report to NPFC_ppt.pdf3.45 MB
    10.2 SC representation at scientific meetings
    No documents listed
    10.2.1 SC representation in the joint PICES/ICES Working Group on Small Pelagic Fish (WGSPF)
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP15
    		ICES PICES Working Group on Small Pelagic Fishes NPFC-2023-SC08-IP15 ICES_PICES_WGSPF_Summary.pdf952.84 KB
    10.2.2 Report on PICES’ topic session on VMEs and Seamounts
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP16
    		Report on PICES’ topic session on VMEs and Seamounts NPFC-2023-SC08-IP16 PICES VMEs and seamount biodiversity.pdf1.62 MB
    10.2.3 Selecting SC representatives to PICES 2024
    No documents listed
    NPFC-2023-SC08-OP03 (Rev. 1)
    		Five-year Work Plan to implement NPAFC/NPFC Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) NPFC-2023-SC08-OP03(Rev 1) Work Plan with NPAFC commentary.docx191.19 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-OP02
    		FAO Deep-sea Fisheries Project NPFC-2023-SC08-OP02 FAO Deep-sea Fisheries Project.pdf215.48 KB
    Partnership Arrangement between FIRMS and NPFC (click for LINK)
    NPFC-2023-SC08-OP04
    		Update from FIRMS NPFC-2023-SC08-OP04 FIRMS update_0.pdf2.77 MB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-OP05
    		NPFC-ISC* MOU Status Update NPFC-2023-SC08-OP05 NPFC-ISC MOU Status Update.pdf139.64 KB
    MOU between SPRFMO and NPFC (click for LINK)
    No documents listed
    No documents listed
    11.1 Review of the Scientific Committee TOR
    No documents listed
    11.2 Five-year Research Plan
    NPFC-2022-SC08-WP02
    		NPFC SC Research Plan NPFC-2023-SC08-WP02 Revised NPFC SC Research Plan.docx263.39 KB
    11.3 Five-year Work Plan
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP03 (Rev. 1)
    		Five-Year Work Plan of the Scientific Committee NPFC-2023-SC08-WP03(Rev 1) Five-year SC Work Plan.docx202.13 KB
    11.4 Progress on addressing NPFC PR recommendations for SC
    No documents listed
    No documents listed
    12.1 Coordination between SC and TCC
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP09 (Rev. 1)
    		Compliance program update NPFC-2023-SC08-IP09(Rev 1) Compliance program update.pdf646.72 KB
    12.2 Other issues
    No documents listed
    No documents listed
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP01 (Rev. 2)
    		Meeting schedule for 2024-2025 and call for interest to host scientific meetings NPFC-2023-SC08-IP01(Rev 2) Meeting schedule for 2024-2025.docx253.89 KB
    14.1 Meeting schedule for 2024/2025
    No documents listed
    14.2 Meeting format and venue
    No documents listed
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP17 (Rev. 1)
    		Press release NPFC-2023-SC08-IP17(Rev 1) Press Release SC08.docx253.13 KB
    No documents listed
    No documents listed
    No documents listed
    Document Number Title File Created
    NPFC-2023-SC08-MIP02 Provisional Agenda NPFC-2023-SC08-MIP02 Provisional Agenda.pdf222.55 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-MIP03 (Rev. 2) Annotated Indicative Schedule NPFC-2023-SC08-MIP03(Rev 2) Annotated Indicative Schedule.pdf206.66 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP01 (Rev. 1) Scientific projects NPFC-2023-SC08-WP01(Rev 1) Scientific Projects.docx257.98 KB
    NPFC-2022-SC08-WP02 NPFC SC Research Plan NPFC-2023-SC08-WP02 Revised NPFC SC Research Plan.docx263.39 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP03 (Rev. 1) Five-Year Work Plan of the Scientific Committee NPFC-2023-SC08-WP03(Rev 1) Five-year SC Work Plan.docx202.13 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP04 (Rev. 1) NPFC Performance Review recommendations for discussion at SC08 NPFC-2023-SC08-WP04(Rev 1) Performance Review recommendations_SC08_0.xlsx83.83 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP05 Report of Small Working Group for Japanese Sardine NPFC-2023-SC08-WP05 Report of Small Working Group for Japanese Sardine.pdf161.99 KB, Summary of intersessional work of SWG JS.pdf104.82 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP06 (Rev. 1) Japanese Sardine Species Summary NPFC-2023-SC08-WP06(Rev 1) Japanese Sardine Species Summary.docx580.93 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP07 (Rev. 1) Blue Mackerel Species Summary NPFC-2023-SC08-WP07(Rev 1) Blue Mackerel Species Summary.docx2.05 MB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP08 (Rev. 1) Japanese Flying Squid Species Summary NPFC-2023-SC08-WP08(Rev 1) Japanese Flying Squid Species Summary.docx1.71 MB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP09 (Rev. 4) Pacific Saury Species Summary NPFC-2023-SC08-WP09(Rev 4) Pacific Saury Species Summary.docx577.96 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP10 Revised Regulations for Management of Scientific Data and Information NPFC-2023-SC08-WP10 Revised regulations for mngmt of SC data and information.docx255.24 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP11 (Rev. 1) Comparison of Length-Weight Relationships and Catch Numbers by Size and Age between China and Japan for Japanese Sardine and Blue Mackerel NPFC-2023-SC08-WP11(Rev 1) LWR_CAS_comparison_JS_BM.pdf856.73 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP12 Overview surveys from 2021 to 2023 by Chinese research vessel "Song Hang" in the NPFC convention area NPFC-2023-SC08-WP12 Chinese surveys 2021-2023 by Song Hang in NWP.pdf697.36 KB, NPFC-2023-SC08-WP12 ppt.pdf3.03 MB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP13 GIT Repository Plan NPFC-2023-SC08-WP13 GIT Repository Plan.pdf340.29 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP14 (Rev. 1) Neon flying squid species summary NPFC-2023-SC08-WP14(Rev 1) Neon flying squid species summary.pdf555.45 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP15 (Rev. 1) Chub Mackerel Species Summary NPFC-2023-SC08-WP15(Rev 1) Chub Mackerel Species Summary_0.pdf661.5 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP16 Summary of the 1st joint meeting of the Small Working Groups on NFS, JFS, JS, and BM NPFC-2023-SC08-WP16 SWGpelagics 2023-01 Meeting Summary.pdf572.95 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP17 Summary of the 2nd joint meeting of the Small Working Groups on NFS, JFS, JS, and BM NPFC-2023-SC08-WP17 SWGpelagics 2023-02 Meeting Summary.pdf367.89 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-WP18 Revised Terms of Reference for the Small Scientific Committee on Bottom Fish and Marine Ecosystems NPFC-2023-SC08-WP18 Terms of Reference for SSC BF-ME.docx251.49 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP01 (Rev. 2) Meeting schedule for 2024-2025 and call for interest to host scientific meetings NPFC-2023-SC08-IP01(Rev 2) Meeting schedule for 2024-2025.docx253.89 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP02 A compiled list of cooperation opportunities and requests from other organizations NPFC-2023-SC08-IP02 Compiled list of cooperation opportunities and requests from other organizations.docx161.17 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP03 NPFC Data Management System NPFC-2023-SC08-IP03 NPFC Data Management System Updates for SC.pdf1.01 MB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP04 Domestic stock assessment of Japanese sardine in Japan NPFC-2023-SC08-IP04 JapaneseStockAssessment_JapaneseSardine.pdf1.96 MB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP05 Domestic stock assessment of blue mackerel in Japan NPFC-2023-SC08-IP05 JapaneseStockAssessment_BlueMackerel.pdf2.21 MB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP06 Domestic stock assessment of Japanese flying squid in Japan NPFC-2023-SC08-IP06 JapaneseStockAssessment_JapaneseFlyingSquid.pdf1.12 MB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP07 The cumulative impacts of climate vulnerability and significant adverse impacts (SAIs) caused by bottom-contact fishing on vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs) in the North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC) Convention Area NPFC-2023-SC08-IP07 SC08-CSRF proposal 2024-25.pdf748.32 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP08 Resolution on Climate Change NPFC-2023-SC08-IP08 Climate change.pdf216.49 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP09 (Rev. 1) Compliance program update NPFC-2023-SC08-IP09(Rev 1) Compliance program update.pdf646.72 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP10 Update Information of Chinese NFS fishery in the Northwest Pacific Ocean NPFC-2023-SC08-IP10 NFS SA and fishery update_Chn.pdf3.6 MB, NPFC-2023-SC08-IP10 NFS_CPUEStd_SA_AP_detailed ppt.pdf6.89 MB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP11 Special project for hiring an expert to assist the SWG NPA-SA in conducting an assessment for Splendid Alfonsino and North Pacific Armorhead NPFC-2023-SC08-IP11 Special project SWG NPA-SA.docx252.12 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP12 Science Advice Progress and Milestones NPFC-2023-SC08-IP12 Science Advice Progress and Milestones.pdf443.82 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP13 (Rev. 1) Data Provision Templates NPFC-2023-SC08-IP13(Rev 1) BiologicalDataProvisionTemplate_Age.xlsx16.19 KB, NPFC-2023-SC08-IP13(Rev 1) BiologicalDataProvisionTemplate_ALK.xlsx17.93 KB, NPFC-2023-SC08-IP13(Rev 1) BiologicalDataProvisionTemplate_Length.xlsx13.54 KB, NPFC-2023-SC08-IP13(Rev 1) BiologicalDataProvisionTemplate_MaturityOgiveAge.xlsx12.37 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP14 Defying Dissolution: Deep-Sea Scleractinian Reefs in the North Pacific NPFC-2023-SC08-IP14 Scleractinian Reefs in the North Pacific.pdf8.15 MB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP15 ICES PICES Working Group on Small Pelagic Fishes NPFC-2023-SC08-IP15 ICES_PICES_WGSPF_Summary.pdf952.84 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP16 Report on PICES’ topic session on VMEs and Seamounts NPFC-2023-SC08-IP16 PICES VMEs and seamount biodiversity.pdf1.62 MB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-IP17 (Rev. 1) Press release NPFC-2023-SC08-IP17(Rev 1) Press Release SC08.docx253.13 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-OP01 Report on Joint NPFC-PICES activities for SC08 NPFC-2023-SC08-OP01 Report on joint NPFC-PICES activities.pdf141.59 KB, NPFC-2023-SC08-OP01 Report to NPFC_ppt.pdf3.45 MB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-OP02 FAO Deep-sea Fisheries Project NPFC-2023-SC08-OP02 FAO Deep-sea Fisheries Project.pdf215.48 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-OP02 Presentation on climate change work with NPFC NPFC-2023-SC08-OP02 ppt Climate change.pdf493.51 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-OP03 (Rev. 1) Five-year Work Plan to implement NPAFC/NPFC Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) NPFC-2023-SC08-OP03(Rev 1) Work Plan with NPAFC commentary.docx191.19 KB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-OP04 Update from FIRMS NPFC-2023-SC08-OP04 FIRMS update_0.pdf2.77 MB
    NPFC-2023-SC08-OP05 NPFC-ISC* MOU Status Update NPFC-2023-SC08-OP05 NPFC-ISC MOU Status Update.pdf139.64 KB
    SWG MSE PS03 and 04 reports (click for LINK)
    Summary of intersessional work of SWG NFS Summary of intersessional work of SWG NFS.pdf1.11 MB
    Summary of intersessional work of SWG JFS Summary of intersessional work of SWG JFS.pdf610.01 KB
    Partnership Arrangement between FIRMS and NPFC (click for LINK)
    Summary of intersessional work of SWG BM Summary of intersessional work of SWG BM.pdf1.17 MB
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