New Approaches to Collaborative Sharing of Fish Assessment Information and Data

NOAA Fisheries is developing new approaches to support collaboration and open access to fishery stock assessment information and data. From improving the design and usefulness of the national stock assessment website to increasing the functionality of the Species Information System (SIS) Online Portal, NOAA Fisheries is leveraging online technologies to increase transparency in both its operations and collected data sets. The national stock assessment website seeks to provide a broader level of information regarding NOAA Fisheries national stock assessment operations.  The SIS Online Portal provides access to the most up-to-date and best scientific information available on stock assessments and status of fishery stocks.  Quarterly stock assessment information is also summarized in the Fish Assessment Report, which describes quarterly activities and completed assessments, provides information on long-term trends and highlights significant regional accomplishments. Together, the improvements and enhancements to these tools will make fish stock assessment information more accessible, discoverable and usable for various audiences.