New objectives in PICES activities: turn to applied science and strengthening of the practical function
https://doi.org/10.36038/0234-2774-2025-26-1-191-203
EDN: GVPJNT
Abstract
The North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES) Review Report was presented by the External Review Committee at the 33rd Annual Conference of organization in October-November 2024. This report evaluates the PICES activities and contains a number of recommendations to improve its functioning in accordance with modern requirements imposed by both contracting countries and the international community as a whole. One of the key report recommendations is the transition from pure science to practical (actionable) science. At present, the content of this term, as applied to the PICES activities, has not been finally determined. It is necessary to clarify the terminology and organize a discussion on the PICES transition to providing actionable scientific information in order to shape a national position regarding this issue in the relevant bodies of the organization.
About the Authors
A. A. Baitaliuk
Pacific branch of the State Science Center of the «VNIRO»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
690091; Vladivostok
V. I. Radchenko
Pacific branch of the State Science Center of the «VNIRO»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
690091; Vladivostok
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Baitaliuk A.A., Radchenko V.I. New objectives in PICES activities: turn to applied science and strengthening of the practical function. Problems of Fisheries. 2025;26(1):191-203. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.36038/0234-2774-2025-26-1-191-203. EDN: GVPJNT
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