Catch and effort (C&E) data records how much fish is caught and how much fishing activity was required. It's vital for monitoring fish stocks and ensuring sustainable practices in the Pacific Ocean.
The data is provided by WCPFC Members and Cooperating Non-members (CNMs) and includes operational, aggregate, and annual catch estimates.
WCPFC makes a version of this data available publicly, following the Rules and Procedures for the Protection, Access to, and Dissemination of Data Compiled by the Commission (RAP).
Data Protection and Filtering
According to RAP Paragraph 9, public domain data must represent at least three vessels. If this condition can't be verified, data likely representing only two or fewer vessels has been excluded.
Details about removed data are available in the documentation for longline and purse seine public domain files.
Note on Longline Shark Data: These are uncertain and reflect better reporting, not actual catch trends.
Note on Data for Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam: Historical time series are not available. Their annual catch estimates have been disaggregated for inclusion.
Recent Data: Catch and effort figures for the latest year are provisional, especially for longline fisheries, and may be updated in future submissions.
How to Access the Data
To download the data, please fill out the registration form. You will receive a ZIP file that includes:
- CSV file with the data
- PDF file with field names, formats, and data coverage
Last update: 7 January 2025
Available Datasets
Grouped by 5°x5° Grid, YEAR and MONTH
| Fishery Type | Coverage Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Driftnet | 1983–1990 | Inactive since 1991; South Pacific only |
| Longline | 1950–2023 | WCPFC Convention Area |
| Purse Seine | 1950–2023 | WCPFC Convention Area |
| Pole-and-Line | 1950–2023 | WCPFC Convention Area |
Grouped by 5°x5° Grid, FLAG, YEAR and QUARTER
- Longline (1950–2022)
- Purse Seine (1950–2023)
Grouped by 5°x5° Grid, FLAG and YEAR
- Longline (1950–2023)
- Purse Seine (1950–2023)
Grouped by 5°x5° Grid, FLAG, YEAR and MONTH
- Longline (1950–2023)
Grouped by 1°x1° Grid, YEAR and MONTH
- Purse Seine (1950–2023)
Grouped by 1°x1° Grid, FLAG, YEAR and QUARTER
- Purse Seine (1950–2023)
- Pole-and-Line (1950–2023)
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