Proceedings 2009/024
Proceedings of a Workshop on Canadian Science and Management Strategies for Whelk; 3–4 June 2008
Chairperson: Ross Claytor
Editor: Sherrylynn Rowe
Summary
The waved whelk (Buccinum undatum) is a gastropod mollusc that is found along the western Atlantic coast from New Jersey to Labrador, including the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Although waved whelk has supported directed fisheries off Québec and Newfoundland since at least the 1990s, a whelk fishery has yet to develop in the Scotia-Fundy portion of the Maritimes despite some preliminary test fishing activities. During the last few years, there has been renewed interest in launching an experimental fishery for whelk off Nova Scotia. In this regard, there is a need to develop an understanding of the information that exists to assist management, the approaches that could be used for management, and future information needs. These Proceedings document discussions held during 3–4 June 2008 on these issues.
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