Terms of Reference

Assessment for Atlantic Nova Scotia Salmon

Maritimes Region Science Special Response Process

14 February 2012
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Chairperson: Tana Worcester

Context

Salmon fishing occurs annually throughout Nova Scotia.  In support of the fishery, DFO Maritimes Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Branch requests Science Branch for an update of the resource status prior to developing the 2012 salmon fishing plan.

Objectives

• Assess the status of Atlantic Salmon stocks in Salmon Fishing Areas (SFAs) 19, 20, 21 and 23 up to the end of 2011, using the following indicators:
  • adult abundance relative to reference levels
  • parr densities
  • smolt production estimates

Expected Publications

• DFO Science Response

Participation

• DFO Maritimes Science
• DFO Maritimes Fisheries and Aquaculture Management