Terms of Reference

Assessment of Northern Shrimp in Shrimp Fishing Areas (SFAs) 4, 5 and 6

Regional Peer Review - Newfoundland and Labrador Region

February 18-20, 2020
St. John's, NL

Chairperson: Cynthia McKenzie, DFO Science

Context

The status of Northern Shrimp (Pandalus borealis) in Shrimp Fishing Areas (SFAs) 4-6 has been assessed annually since 2015. The status of Northern Shrimp in SFAs 4-6 was last assessed in February 2019 (DFO 2019). Fisheries Management has requested the current assessment as the basis for harvest advice for the 2020/21 fishing season.

Objectives

• Assess the status of the stock based on available indicators for Northern Shrimp in SFAs 4 to 6 (NAFO Divisions 2G to 3K).

Expected Publications

• Science Advisory Report
• Proceedings
• Research Document

Participation

• DFO - Science and Resource Management Branches
• Government of Newfoundland and Labrador - Department of Fisheries and Land Resources
• Government of Nunatsiavut
• Indigenous groups
• Fishing Industry
• Academia
• Other invited experts

References
DFO. 2019. An Assessment of Northern Shrimp (Pandalus borealis) in Shrimp Fishing Areas 4– 6 and of Striped Shrimp (Pandalus montagui) in Shrimp Fishing Area 4 in 2018. DFO Can. Sci. Advis. Sec. Sci. Advis. Rep. 2019/027.