Research Document 1997/63
Bay of Fundy Scallop Stock Assessment: Areas 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
By E. Kenchington, M. J. Lundy, and S. J. Smith
Abstract
This document presents the most complete data available on five fishing areas in the Bay of Fundy (Areas 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7). For each area the following information is provided.
- Description of the Area
- 1997 Interim Management Plan
- Fishing History of the Area
- Research Vessel Surveys
- Survey Efficiency (Area 4 only)
- Survey Abundance and Biomass Estimates
- Population Abundance and Biomass Estimates
- Ageing Data
- Meat Weight-Shell Height Regressions
- 1996 Fishing Activity
- Port Sampling of the Commercial Catch
In addition, Sections on (1) the Determination of Minimum Meat Weights/Counts using yield per recruit analyses and yield isopleths; (2) Application of Yield Determination to TAC Advice; and (3) 1996 Landing Statistics and Dollar Value are presented. This document is meant to provide a baseline for biological advice on the new fishing areas.
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