Proceedings 2017/031
Proceedings of the regional peer review of the status of Divisions 3KL and Subdivision 3Ps Herring in 2017; January 31-February 1, 2017
Chairperson – Rick Rideout
Rapporteur – Carissa Currie
Editor – James Meade
Summary
A Regional Peer Review Process on the assessment of Newfoundland East and South coast herring (Clupea harengus) was held January 31-February 1, 2017, in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). The objective of this meeting was to assess the stock status of herring in Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) Divisions 3K, 3L and Subdivision 3Ps. This proceedings report includes an abstract and summary of discussion for each presentation, and a list of research recommendations. The meeting terms of reference, agenda, and list of attendees are appended.
The meeting included participation from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Science, Fisheries and Aquaculture Management, Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods, the Fish Food and Allied Workers Union, and the fishing industry.
In addition to these proceedings, publications to come from the meeting include a Science Advisory Report and a comprehensive Research Document, both of which will be available online on the DFO Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat Website.
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