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This repository contains model developments for 2025 Southwest Pacific Ocean Bayesian Surplus Production Model (BSPM) striped marlin stock assessment conducted in collaboration by the Pacific Community (SPC) and NOAA Fisheries.
The assessment report presented and submitted to WCPFC SC21 is available on GitHub and the WCPFC SC21 meeting page. Additionally, the assessment presentation to WCPFC SC21 is available below.
Presentation
Acknowledgements
Collaborative Assessment Process
This assessment greatly benefited from collaboration with a broad group of interested parties and stock assessment experts where feedback was provided in an iterative manner throughout the model development process. Leveraging their diverse expertise helped produce a stronger scientific product.
Special thanks to:
K. Kim (SPC), N. Davies (Te Takina Ltd.), S. Hoyle (Hoyle Consulting), R. Ahrens (PIFSC), and M. Nadon (PIFSC)
for their insights and thoughtful discussion which improved the assessment!
Disclaimer
Many runs contained within this repository represent preliminary model explorations and should not be used ‘as is’ for the consideration of management advice. Only models that have been presented and accepted to the WCPFC Scientific Committee should be used as the basis for management advice.