Proceedings 2017/015
Proceedings of the Regional Peer Review of the Assessment of American Lobster (Homarus americanus) in Newfoundland; May 10–11 and May 16, 2016
Chairperson: R. Collins
Editor: J. Pantin
Summary
A Regional Peer Review Process for the Assessment of American Lobster (Homarus americanus) in Newfoundland was held May 10–11 and May 16, 2016 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). The purpose of the meeting was to assess the status of the American Lobster resource in four regions: the Northeast Region (Lobster Fishing Areas (LFAs) 3–6), the Avalon Region (LFAs 7–10), the South Coast Region (LFAs 11–12), and the West Coast Region (LFAs 13–14) and provide data to be used in the updated Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP).
Participation included Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Science, Ecosystems Management, and Fisheries Management Branches, fishing industry, academia, and the Office of the Auditor General of Canada.
Detailed rapporteur’s notes of the discussion that followed each presentation were produced. This Proceedings Report includes abstracts and summaries of meeting presentations, as well as a list of research recommendations. The meeting’s Terms of Reference, agenda, and list of participants are appended.
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