Strengthening the Scientific Basis on Tuna and Tuna-like Species for Decision-making in ICCAT: ICCAT-SCIENCE

Programme(s): European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)-undefined

Topic(s): EMFAF-2021-VC-ICCAT5-IBA-02

Type of action: EMFAF Project Grants

Project ID: 101088108

Objective: Financial support for the SCRS to develop its 2022 annual work plan, aiming at strengthening the scientific basis on tuna and tuna-like species for decision-making in ICCAT. The activities to be funded includes: i) technical workshops (which is some cases might be restricted to selected experts); ii) a wide range of studies, including different aspects of the species biology, ecology, genetics, movement and habitat use; population dynamics; and fisheries; iii) further development of the ICCAT MSE processes; and, iv) participation of experts and/or independent external reviewers on the stock assessment processes.