Although the review has not been conducted yet, the Scientific
Committee has already recognized the usefulness and value of some of the data/samples of JARPA II For example, in 2010 and 2011, the Scientific Committee recommended that up-to-date catch-at-age data from JARPA II should be included in its SCAA (integrated statistical catch-at-age) analyses Preliminary analyses have also proved that the samples of fin whales are useful for objectives of JARPA II