Eastern Bering Sea walleye pollock stock assessment

Preface

Published

2025-09-25 13:57

Preface

This document is organized into two complementary parts.

Part 1 is a discussion paper that was prepared for and presented to the
Center for Independent Experts (CIE) review panel in May 2025.
It summarizes the assessment methods, data sources, and key uncertainties
considered at that time.

Part 2 provides subsequent updates and reports on developments since May 2025,
including research and model refinements in support of the North Pacific Fishery
Management Council (NPFMC) review process in September 2025.

Together, these two parts provide a transparent record of the assessment’s
evolution over the course of 2025. Readers may wish to begin with Part 1 for
context and then move to Part 2 for the most current results.

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