Terms of Reference
Assessment of SFA 29
West of 65º30’ Scallop
Maritimes Region Science
Regional Advisory Process
14 April 2009
Hayes Boardroom
Context
In support of the fishery for SFA 29 (west of 65º30’) scallop, DFO Maritimes Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Branch has asked Science Branch for an assessment of resource status and the consequences of various harvest levels for the coming fishing season. The current meeting is a scientific review of the assessment and projections undertaken in support of the 2009 fishery.
Objectives
- Assess the status of SFA 29 west of 65º30’ scallop stocks by subarea as of the end of 2008.
- Evaluate bycatch of lobster and other non-scallop species during the 2008 fishery.
- Evaluate the consequences of different harvest levels by subarea during the 2009 fishery on stock abundance and exploitation rate.
Outputs
CSAS Science Advisory Report
CSAS Proceedings
CSAS Research Document
Participation
DFO Science
DFO Fisheries & Aquaculture Management
Aboriginal communities / organizations
Provincial (NS and NB) governments
Industry
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