IOTC data section activities, review of requests, and WPDCS-related recommendations

The Data Section of the IOTC Secretariat provides technical assistance to Contracting Parties and Cooperating Non-Contracting Parties (CPCs) to strengthen fisheries data reporting and improve the quality and availability of data for scientific and management purposes. Support is delivered through direct assistance to CPCs and in response to requests and recommendations from the Scientific Committee, scientific working parties, the Commission, and the Compliance Committee.