Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC)

Scientific Advisory Group

The SAG is constituted of a group of experts with suitable scientific qualifications and experience in fisheries who serve in their personal capacity. The SAG provides scientific advice to the Commission and its ad hoc working groups, assesses and reports to the Commission on the status of stocks in the area covered by the Commission and accesses the situation, trends and prospects of fisheries in the region. The SAG meets every two years, or more frequently if needed.