Special Meeting of the U.S. ICCAT Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) is holding a special meeting to receive and discuss information on recent white marlin and yellowfin tuna assessments, updates on the shortfin mako stock assessment, and ICCAT’s progress on the Atlantic bluefin tuna management strategy evaluation.

About

The Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas was established under the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act . The committee comprises individuals representing commercial industries, recreational fishing organizations, environmental groups and academia. Committee members are nominated every 2 years and give advice to U.S. ICCAT commissioners on international issues related to the conservation and management of Atlantic highly migratory species.

Schedule

Day 1 Day 2

September 5, 2019

Teleconference line: 800-593-7121

Participant passcode: 8776364

Link to Webinar: https://noaanmfs-events1.webex.com/noaanmfs-events1/onstage/g.php?MTID=e846cf9cd4468c32c8ee553a3fe7ab12c

Time	Discussion Item	Presenter
1:30 pm – 1:45 pm	Opening of the Meeting Opening & Introductions Purpose of Session and Explanation of Ground Rules Adoption of Agenda	Dr. John Graves
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm	Outcomes from the Shortfin Mako Shark Stock Assessment Update Meeting Report out and presentation Questions and discussion	Dr. Enric Cortes
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm	Break
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm	Outcomes from the White Marlin Stock Assessment Report out and presentation Questions and discussion	Dr. Craig Brown
5:30 pm	Adjourn for the day

September 6, 2019

Teleconference line: 800-593-7121

Participant passcode: 8776364

Link to Webinar: https://noaanmfs-events1.webex.com/noaanmfs-events1/onstage/g.php?MTID=edad859899e3a253d01d09cc917e5d66a

Time	Discussion Item	Presenter
9:00 am – 10:30 am	Outcomes from the Yellowfin Tuna Stock Assessment Report out and presentation Questions and discussion	Dr. Shannon Cass-Calay
10:30 am – 10:45 am	Break
10:45 am – 12:00 pm	Outcomes from the Bluefin Tuna MSE Technical Group Meeting Report out and presentation Questions and discussion	Dr. John Walter
12:00 pm	Closing remarks and adjournment

Last updated by Office of International Affairs & Seafood Inspection on 08/27/2019