Stock assessment on yellowfin tuna in the Indian Ocean by A Stock-Production Model Incorporating Covariates (ASPIC)

In this study, ASPIC (A Stock-Production Model Incorporating Covariates) was applied to assess the stock status of yellowfin tuna in the Indian Ocean (1972-2012). Using ASPIC results, we compared those of MFCL and ASPM which were conducted in 2012. Results (Kobe plot I; stock tracjectory) suggested that ASPIC and ASPM showed the similar pattern.
(NB) ASPIC results for this time should not be used for any management advices as it is conducted just to compare results among MFCL, ASPM and ASPIC.