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Proceedings 2013/042

Proceedings of the Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Advisory Process on the status of Capelin in Subarea (SA) 2 and Divisions 3KL in 2013; January 29-30, 2013

Chairperson: E. Dawe
Rapporteur: J. Meade

Summary

A meeting of the Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Advisory Process (RAP) on the status of Capelin (Mallotus villosus) was held January 29‑30, 2013, in St. John’s, Newfoundland.  Its purpose was to assess the stock status of Capelin in Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) Subarea (SA) 2 and Divisions (Div.) 3K and 3L.  The previous assessment was in 2010. This proceedings report includes an abstract and summary of discussion for each working paper presented, and a list of research recommendations.  The meeting terms of reference, agenda, and list of attendees are appended.

Participants at the meeting included representatives from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Science branch, Fisheries and Aquaculture Management branch, Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and the fishing industry.

In addition to these proceedings, publications to come from the meeting include a Science Advisory Report (SAR) and comprehensive Research Documents, all to be available online on the DFO Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat Website.

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