Science Response 2008/007
Status of Southwest Nova Scotia Inshore Hardshell Clam Stocks
Context
DFO Maritimes Science Branch was asked by Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Branch to provide advice on the status of hardshell clam stocks, principally Arctic surfclam (Mactromeris polynyma), ocean quahog (Arctica islandica) and northern propeller clam (Cyrtodaria siliqua) within the Southwest Nova Scotia (SWNS) Inshore Hydraulic Dredge Hardshell Clam Areas. Further, advice was requested on what indicators may be recommended to monitor the future health of these stocks for a sustainable fishery. A response was requested by June 30, 2008. Given the short timeframe for response, a Special Science Response Process was considered to be appropriate.
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