Proceedings 2015/062

Proceedings of the Zonal Peer Review Pre-COSEWIC Assessment for Shortfin Mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) in Atlantic Canada; Semptember 16, 2015

Chairperson: Christie Whelan
Editor: Kristian Curran

Summary

Shortin Mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) was designated by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) as Threatened in Atlantic Canada in April 2006. COSEWIC has begun the 10-year review of classification for Shortfin Mako, as required pursuant to section 24 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA). A Shortfin Mako (Atlantic) pre-COSEWIC science review meeting was held September 16, 2015, at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The overall objectives of the meeting was to peer-review existing Fisheries and Oceans Canada information that may be relevant to the COSEWIC status review for Shortfin Mako, consider data related to the status and trends of, and threats to, the species inside and outside of Atlantic Canadian waters, and evaluate strengths and limitations of the information. Meeting participants felt the Working Paper discussed at the meeting presented sound scientific analyses based on the best available information on Shortfin Mako, and is acceptable for publication as a Research Document pending revision following discussions of the meeting. This Proceeding constitutes a record of meeting discussions.

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