Report of the Working Group on the Assessment of Mackerel, Horse Mackerel, Sardine and Anchovy (WGMHSA)

The assessments, made by WGMHSA were reviewed by a subgroup of ACFM members and the chair of the working group, who also presented the assessments. The working group is complemented for its effort to explore new methods, to discuss the ongoing scientific work and to document progress. Also the intention of the working group to improve the archiving of basic data is supported. A few general comments were made.