Eighth National SCS Workshop (2024)

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Applying Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) Control Rules in a Changing Environment

August 26-28, 2024 — Boston, Massachusetts

The 8th national meeting of the Scientific Coordination Subcommittee (SCS8) will be hosted by the New England Fishery Management Council on August 26-28, 2024, at the Seaport Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.

The theme of the workshop is “Applying Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) Control Rules in a Changing Environment.” Participants will explore strategies for how to adapt ABC control rules given the highly variable and changing dynamics of climate, recruitment, and productivity. The workshop agenda is organized around three sub-themes:

  • Advances in ecosystem science and assessment to inform ABC control rules in a dynamic environment

  • Application of social science to achieve management goals under dynamic conditions

  • Adaptation of reference points, control rules, and rebuilding plans to changing environment

Agenda and Workshop Materials

Workshop materials and additional information will be posted below as they become available.