Terms of Reference

Assessment of Georges and Browns Bank Scallop

Regional Peer Review - Maritimes Region

May 1, 2013
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Chairperson: Tara McIntyre

Context

In support of the fishery for Georges (SFA 27) and Browns (SFA 26) Bank 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 Georges and Browns Bank scallop stocks as of the end of 2012.
• Evaluate the consequences of different harvest levels 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