Deepwater snapper are an important resource for many Pacific island countries and territories (PICTs). Fisheries for deepwater snapper supply domestic and export markets, acting as both a food source and economic commodity. However, a lack of formalised harvest policies for deepwater snapper stocks has resulted in ad-hoc management in many countries.

This fact sheet outlines three alternative stock assessment techniques for deepwater snapper fisheries and examples of their incorporation into a formal harvest strategy.

The fact sheet