Proceedings 2010/026

Proceedings of the Gulf Region Advisory Process of the Assessment of Atlantic Herring in the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence (NAFO Div. 4T); March 11-12, 2009

Chairperson: Gérald Chaput

Summary

A regional advisory process meeting was held March 11 and 12, 2009 in Moncton (N.B.) to conduct a science peer review of the status of the spring spawning and fall spawning Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) stocks in NAFO Division 4T, from the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence. The science review was conducted in response to a request from DFO Fisheries and Aquaculture Management (FAM) for advice regarding the status of stock and catch options for fisheries in 2009. Participants at the science review included science staff from the DFO Gulf and Maritimes regions, personnel from DFO FAM, from the fishing industry, from provincial governments and a member from FRCC (Fisheries Resource Conservation Council). The stock assessment for 2008 and catch options for 2009 were reviewed. The stock status and catch advice were summarized in a science advisory report. One supporting research document was expected in support of the science advisory report.

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