Terms of Reference

Assessment of American Lobster in Newfoundland

Regional Peer Review – Newfoundland and Labrador Region

May 10-11 2016^{Footnote 1}
St. John’s, NL

Chairperson: Roanne Collins

Context

The status of American Lobster in Lobster Fishing Areas (LFAs) 3-14C was last assessed in 2013. The present assessment of these stocks is requested by Fisheries Management to provide current information on the status of the resource and provide data that will be used in the updated Integrated Fisheries Management Plan.

Objectives

• Assessment of American Lobster in four 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
• Research Document
• Proceedings

Participants

• Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO; Science and Fisheries Management)
• Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Aboriginal communities/organizations
• Academia
• Fishing Industry
• Other Invited experts