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The Delegate of South Africa made some observations about the reporting issues and the deadlines, requesting
also a more pragmatic albacore data report for the main fisheries operating in the south East Atlantic, noting
several inconsistencies in the data reported to SCRS. The Delegate from South Africa requested a new stock
assessment for South Atlantic albacore in 2013.
The Delegate of Japan referred to the motivation for the current reporting and planned further actions for
improving the situation in 2013. The Delegate from Chinese Taipei also confirmed that more attention will be
devoted to data reporting of vessels operating in the South Atlantic, particularly regarding the catch limits. The
Delegate of Namibia also acknowledged the comments made by the Delegate of South Africa, sharing the same
concerns.
7. Research
The need to improve the participation of countries with important albacore fisheries at future stock assessment
meetings was again stressed. The need for complete and accurate Task I and Task II data from the main fisheries
catching albacore was recognised, in order for the SCRS to be able to give adequate management advice. It was
also stressed that all CPCs should make an effort to revise the available information and submit it to ICCAT,
following the ICCAT standards, before the next assessment.
The Delegate of Chinese Taipei also referred to the next stock assessment and reiterated the need to improve the
participation of scientists.
8. Other matters
No other matters were discussed by the Panel.
9. Adoption of the report and adjournment
The 2012 meeting of Panel 3 was adjourned.
The Report of Panel 3 was adopted by correspondence.
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