Tuesday, 14 April 2009 11:43 |
The EMA section contributes to the preparation of NTFSRs through provision of analyses examining how the distribution and abundance of tuna varies in response to oceanography and by providing summary characterization of the oceanography at the regional and national scale. Contributions to the EAFM process are through the provision of risk assessment for bycatch and non target species and associated information to assist SPC members with preparing their national scale EAFM documents.
General oceanography of the WCPO
Link to Oceanography article |