Expert Review Panel for the Development of the SIOFA Precautionary Approach and Management Projects
This project (PAM‐2024‐04) is for an Expert Panel who will provide external expert review and advice
on the work and outcomes of the three main projects: PAM‐2024‐01 (Development of the SIOFA
Precautionary Approach Framework), PAM‐2024‐02 (Determination of Biological Reference Points for
key SIOFA fish stocks), and PAM‐2024‐03 (Development of Harvest Strategies for key SIOFA fish
stocks).
The Expert Panel will consist of up to three scientific experts, each with specialist expertise in at least
Development of protocols and guidelines for fishing gear to mitigate the ongoing impact of SIOFA fisheries on vulnerable deepwater sharks
Development of protocols and guidelines for fishing gear to mitigate the ongoing impact of SIOFA fisheries on vulnerable deepwater sharks, including the definitions of leader and wire and other leader types for longline gear, and the application of move-on rules for demersal longline and trawl fisheries to protect vulnerable deepwater sharks.
Development of a formal quantitative assessment of Portuguese dogfish catch and determination of the level of sustainable catch (a continuation of DWS-2023-01)
This Project aims to address Recommendation number 2 of the SIOFA Performance Review “The Panel recommends that SIOFA CCPs task the Scientific Committee with assessing the status of key shark stocks in the Area and that their status be kept under constant review over the coming years”. This recommendation was considered by the MoP as a High priority and therefore, the project aims to provide a Preliminary quantitative assessment of Portuguese Dogfish determining the level of sustainable catch.