Proceedings 2013/046

Proceedings of the Regional Peer Review of the Musquash Estuary Marine Protected Area (MPA) Monitoring Data: Part 2 - Assessment; June 25-27 and September 19, 2013

Chairperson: E. Kennedy
Editor: L. Bennett

Summary

Part II of a Maritimes Regional Science Advisory Process on the review of the Musquash Estuary Marine Protected Area (MPA) monitoring data was held from June 25-27, 2013, at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, and reconvened via teleconference on September 19, 2013.  Participants reviewed a summary of current monitoring and research activities completed in the Musquash Estuary MPA to assess whether collected data provides an adequate baseline for on-going monitoring of the MPA and whether the indicators are likely to be effective in assessing ecosystem change.  The meeting was attended by DFO staff from Science, Resource Management, and Oceans and Costal Management, as well as representatives from Environment Canada, Huntsman Marine Science Centre, Conservation Council of New Brunswick, and Bird Studies Canada.

This Proceedings Report summarizes the relevant discussions and presents the key conclusions reached at the meetings. In addition, a Science Advisory Report (SAR) and a Research Document resulting from the meeting will be published on the DFO Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat Website.

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