Terms of Reference

Newfoundland and Labrador Snow Crab Assessment

Regional Peer Review Process - Newfoundland and Labrador Region

February 22–24, 2016
St. John’s, NL

Chairperson: Mark Simpson

Context

The status of Div. 2HJ3KLNO, Subdiv. 3Ps and Div. 4R Snow Crab was assessed in 2015.  The current assessment of the stock components was requested by Fisheries Management to provide current information on the status of the resource and to provide the data that will be used in the 2016 Snow Crab Management Plan.

Objectives

• To assess the status of snow crab resource: Divisions 2HJ3KLNOP4R;
• To determine the impact of maintaining the current harvest levels; and
• To provide status updates on the Precautionary Approach (PA) framework reference points and harvest control rules.

Expected Publications

• Science Advisory Report
• Proceedings^{Footnote 1}
• Research Document

Participation

• Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Science and Fisheries Management
• Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Academia
• Aboriginal Groups
• Fishing Industry
• Other invited experts