Terms of Reference

Georges Bank Scallop Assessment

Maritimes Region Science Advisory Process

24 April 2009

Hayes Boardroom

Bedford Institute of Oceanography (BIO)

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Context

The status of Georges Bank scallop was last assessed in 2008. Harvest advice is requested on an annual basis by Fisheries and Aquaculture (FAM). The current assessment is requested by FAM to provide harvest advice for 2009.

Objectives

• Provide harvest advice for the 2009 fishery using the new 2009 assessment formulation
• Estimate by-catch of yellowtail flounder, cod and haddock in the fishery since the last assessment.

Outputs

CSAS Science Advisory Report
CSAS Proceedings

Participants

DFO Science
DFO Fisheries & Aquaculture Management
Nova Scotia Provincial Representatives
Fishing Industry