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Evaluation of the Limit Reference Point (LRP) for 2J3KL Atlantic Cod

Regional Peer Review Process - Newfoundland and Labrador Region

January 22-23, 2019
St. John’s, NL

Chairperson: Ben Davis

Context

In 2010, Limit Reference Points (LRPs) were adopted for several Atlantic Cod stocks, including the Northern cod stock (Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization Divisions 2J3KL; Fisheries and Oceans Canada [DFO] 2011). At that time it was noted that the LRP should be re-evaluated once more data, particularly at higher stock sizes, are available. Since then, there have been general increases in spawning stock biomass (SSB) and a decline in 2018. Fisheries Management requested the current LRP be re-evaluated in accordance with the DFO Precautionary Approach Framework (PAF) to determine whether the previous approach to adopting the LRP (as well as the LRP itself) remain valid.

Objective

Determine whether the previous approach to adopting the LRP (as well as the LRP itself) remains valid.

Expected Publications

• Science Advisory Report
• Proceedings
• Research Document

Expected Participation

• DFO Science and Fisheries Management Braches
• Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries and Land Resources
• Industry
• Academia
• Non-Governmental Organizations
• Other invited experts

References

DFO. 2011. Proceedings of the Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Atlantic Cod Framework Meeting: Reference Points and Projection Methods for Newfoundland cod stocks; November 22-26, 2010. DFO Can. Sci. Advis. Sec. Proceed. Ser. 2010/053.