Data is the Backbone of Fisheries Science and Management

Robust fisheries management requires solid science that relies on accurate data. This is the backbone of science and management. If thebackbone is weak, the whole science and management undertaking becomes unstable. To create a sturdy management system, data collection needs to be improved to keep up with ever-evolving fisheries management. The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council funds projects through the Western Pacific Sustainable Fisheries Fund (SFF) that aim to improvethe data collection system. These projects assist in the implementation of the existing data collection as