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Review of Spatial Scale for the Assessment of Northern Shrimp in SFA 4-7

Regional Peer Review Meeting - Newfoundland and Labrador Region

August 12-14, 2014
St. John’s, NL

Chairperson: Brian Healey

Context

Recent genetic analysis indicated that the 3LNO Northern Shrimp stock is part of a wider population spanning NAFO Subarea 2 and at least Div. 3KL. Currently, transport of shrimp across the management area boundaries is not accounted for in the assessment and therefore introduces additional uncertainty. NAFO Scientific Council recommended exploration of alternative approaches that take into account the entire stock area.

In support of DFO commitments made at the 2013 NAFO ICES Pandalus Assessment Group (NIPAG), DFO Science will conduct a Regional meeting to investigate spatial scales appropriate for the assessment of Northern Shrimp in the Northwest Atlantic.

Objectives

The key objective is to determine if there is understanding sufficient to support a change in the spatial aspects of Northern Shrimp assessment and management.

Expected Publications

• A Proceedings Report will be produced to record the meeting discussions and outcomes.

Participation

• DFO Science
• DFO Fisheries Management
• Academia.