Terms of Reference

Meeting of the Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Advisory Process (RAP) on Shellfish

February 27 – March 2, 2007
The Gazebo, Clovelly Golf Course, Stavanger Drive, St. John’s, NL

March 5-9, 2007^{Footnote 1}
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Centre, 80 East White Hills Road, St. John’s, NL

Meeting Chairperson: Dr. Noel Cadigan, Research Scientist, Groundfish Section, Aquatic Resources Division, DFO, Newfoundland and Labrador Region

Context

The status of Divisions 2J3KLNO, Subdivision 3Ps, and Division 4R snow crab was last assessed in 2006. The current assessment is requested by Fisheries and Aquaculture Management to provide harvest advice for 2007.

Objectives

• Assessment of snow crab stocks in Divisions 2J3KLNO; Subdivision 3Ps; and Division 4R.
• In addition, an overview of ocean climate conditions during 2006, in comparison to the historical record, will be presented.

Products

A Science Advisory Report (SAR) and associated research documents will be produced for the snow crab assessment. A Proceedings document will record the meeting discussions.

Participation

• DFO Science, Newfoundland and Labrador and NCR
• DFO Fisheries and Aquaculture Management, Newfoundland and Labrador Region
• Industry Representatives
• Fish, Food and Allied Workers Representatives
• Provincial Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Memorial University