Terms of Reference

Assessment of American Lobster in Newfoundland

Regional Peer Review –Newfoundland and Labrador Region

May 15-16, 2013¹
St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador

Chairperson: Bill Brodie

Context

The status of Lobster in Lobster Fishing Areas (LFAs) 3-14C were last assessed in 2009. The present assessment of these stocks is requested by Fisheries Management to provide current information on the status of the resource and provide the data that will be used in the updated Integrated Fisheries Management Plan.

Objectives

Status of the following stocks will be assessed:

• Lobster will be assessed in 4 regions: Northeast (LFA 3-6) Avalon (LFA 7-10) South Coast (LFA 11-12), and West Coast (LFA 13-14).

Expected Publications

• Science Advisory Report (SAR)
• Research Documents
• Proceedings

Participants

• DFO Science, Newfoundland and Labrador and NCR
• DFO Fisheries Management, Newfoundland and Labrador Region
• Industry Representatives
• Provincial Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Memorial University
• Aboriginal organizations

¹ If required, two additional days have been planned to word craft the complete text of the SAR.  Summary bullets for each stock will be agreed upon in plenary during the meetings of May 15-16, 2013.  Participants are encouraged to attend the additional two days of discussions on May 21-22nd  and assist in the drafting of the SAR.