Science Working Group

Introduction

A Science Working Group (SWG) was formed at the first international meeting on the establishment of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (RFMO). The Science Woring Group (SWG) is one of two technical working groups established to support the development of the South Pacific regional fisheries management organisation. The other is the Data and Information Working Group (D&IWG).

The purpose of the science working group is to co-ordinate the compilation of science information to support the establishment of a South Pacific RFMO.

The SWG conducts intersessional work on the basis of work prgrammes agreed by the international meetings. The intersessional work of the SWG is conducted via email and this website. The current workplan is on the page for the next meeting.

The SWG is chaired by Andrew Penney (New Zealand).

Participation

Participation in the science working group is open to scientists from states, entities, regional economic integrated organisations and observers participating in the international meetings on the establishment of the South Pacific RFMO.  Details of current key contacts are on the contacts page.

If you are interested in joining the SWG, please contact Andrew Penney (Andrew.Penney@fish.govt.nz).