Terms of Reference

Assessment of SFA 29 West of 65º30’ Scallop

Regional Peer Review - Maritimes Region

March 12, 2013
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Chairperson: Tana Worcester

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 2013 fishery.

Objectives

• Assess the status of SFA 29 west of 65º30’ scallop stocks by subarea as of the end of 2012.
• Evaluate bycatch of lobster during the 2012 fishery.
• Evaluate the consequences of different harvest levels by subarea during the 2013 fishery on stock abundance and exploitation rate.

Expected Publications

• Science Advisory Report
• Proceedings
• Research Document

Participation

• DFO Science
• DFO Fisheries & Aquaculture Management
• Aboriginal communities / organizations
• Provincial (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) governments
• Industry