Description

The objective of this workshop was to review the availability of data on the biology of the identified priority resources, catch and effort statistics for the relevant fisheries, other socio-economic statistics, results of stock assessments and other relevant research activities in member countries; to identify the major gaps in knowledge and information, priority areas for regional cooperation and potential joint activities; and to formulate the RECOFI work programme for regional cooperation in assessment of stocks and fishery status appraisal in the short and medium term. The workshop concluded with a set of recommendations that focused on improvement of data collection and monitoring capacity and members' contributions to scientific knowledge through joint activities.