Stock Assessment

Stock Assessments

Scientists at the SWFSC assess the status of marine and anadromous fish and protected species populations. They use biological data collected in field surveys as well as catch and other data collected from the fisheries. Our assessments provide the fundamental information for determining the status of a population and for managing the populations domestically and internationally. Links to the assessments and information about assessment methods and species groups are listed below.

Salmon

• Salmon Assessments
• Salmonid Assessment Scientists

Sardine, squid, anchovy and mackerel – Coastal Pelagic Species

• Overview of Coastal Pelagic Species
• Coastal Pelagic Species Assessments
• Coastal Pelagic Species Assessment Scientists

Tunas, sharks and billfish – Highly Migratory Species

• Overview of Highly Migratory Species
• Highly Migratory Species Assessments

Antarctic krill and finfish

• Antarctic Species Assessments
• Overview of Krill
• Overview of Finfish

Cowcod, other rockfish and hake – Groundfish

• Overview of Groundfish  
• Groundfish Assessments
• Groundfish Assessment Scientists

Marine mammals

• U.S. Marine Mammal Stock Assessment Reports  
• Eastern Tropical Pacific Dolphin Assessment Program

Marine turtles

• Pacific Marine Turtle Stock Assessments
• Marine Turtle Recovery Plans

White abalone

• Overview of White Abalone    

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