Proceedings 2013/009

Proceedings of the Regional Peer Review Meeting of the Stock Assessment and Management Advice for the British Columbia Pacific Herring Stocks: 2012 Status and 2013 Forecasts; September 5 and 6, 2012

Chairperson: L. Flostrand
Rapporteur: L. Flostrand

Summary

These Proceedings summarize the relevant discussions and key conclusions that resulted from a Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) Regional Advisory meeting held September 5th and 6th at the Pacific Biological Station in Nanaimo, B.C.  A working paper focusing on stock assessment of Pacific herring in British Columbia for 5 major areas and 2 minor areas was presented. A draft Science Advisory Report was developed to document science advice regarding harvest and recommendations for future research.

Participation included Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Science and Fisheries and Aquatic Management Sectors staff; and external participants from First Nations organizations (the Haida First Nation, the Heiltsuk First Nation), the commercial fishing sectors (the Herring Conservation Research Society), the recreational fishing sector (the Sport Fishing Advisory Board), the province of British Columbia, and academia (University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University).  No remote (webinar) participation occurred for this meeting.

The Working Paper and results of the assessment model and forecasting methods were accepted but some revisions to the Working Paper were suggested. The meeting also included discussions related to future work.

Science Advisory Report and Research Document resulting from the current Working Paper, when published, will be made publicly available on the CSAS Science Advisory Schedule at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/csas-sccs/index-eng.htm.

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