Guidelines for the presentation of stock assessment models

These guidelines attempt to ensure greater transparency and facilitate peer-review of models employed in the provision of advice on the status of the stocks. Scientists presenting stock assessment model runs should provide to the IOTC Secretariat a copy of all input and output files, for all runs presented, and of the executable file or files used within 10 days of the end of each meeting. These will be archived for future testing and replication. Scientists are encouraged to freely share the source code of the methods used. The IOTC scientists/Stock Assessment Expert will support CPC’s in meeting these guidelines.