Research Document - 1999/020
Results of Surveys Directed at Cod in NAFO Division 3Ps.
By J. McClintock
Abstract
To enhance the fisheries research database in NAFO Division 3Ps, the Groundfish Enterprise Allocation Council (GEAC) has funded surveys during the fall of 1997 directed at cod. The intent is to commence a series of annual fall surveys in 3Ps to complement current resource assessment activities carried out by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). GEAC funded and performed the surveys with scientific guidance from DFO in the design and execution of both stratified random and grid surveys and the associated sampling. The data collected during these surveys have been subsequently analysed on behalf of the Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation acting for GEAC for the express intent of providing this information to DFO, for their databases and their assessment work. This is the first time that industry has independently conducted such a research survey with the necessary scientific advisory role of DFO. Two trips to perform these surveys were carried out from 24 November to 19 December 1997. During the trips, set details and length frequencies were logged in the DFO FFS system and otoliths were collected for subsequent aging. Catch statistics, length and age distribution, and stratified analysis estimates of cod abundance and biomass, including age distribution estimates are presented.
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