Research Document - 2001/108
Use of the Traffic Light Method in Fishery Management Planning
By Halliday, R.G., Fanning P.F., and R.K. Mohn
Abstract
The Traffic Light method has been investigated as a framework for stock assessment and fishery management planning in a precautionary approach. The method has been applied in the science advisory process for Northwest Atlantic shrimp stocks and, on a trial basis, for some DFO Scotia-Fundy Region groundfish stocks. It has yet to be applied as a framework for Integrated Fishery Management Planning. This document describes the elements of the method and discusses some of the issues to be considered in its application. It is a progress report and is prepared in support of wider trial applications of the methodology.
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