Download FAR 2023/47 2022–23 International Spatial Modelling Workshop Programme: NIWA Yellowfin tuna simulation study

This report presents the NIWA analysis of simulated Indian Ocean Yellowfin tuna (IOYT) data as part of the 2022–23 International Approaches and Advancements in Spatial Stock Assessment workshop programme. Two stock assessment model structures were developed and evaluated and are the focus of this report: a single area model which used the aggregated datasets, and a fleets-as-areas model.