Terms of Reference

2015 Assessment of Northern and Striped Shrimp

Zonal Peer Review - Newfoundland and Labrador, and Central and Arctic Regions

February 17-23, 2015^{Footnote 1}
St. John’s, NL

Chairperson: Karen Dwyer, Aquatic Resources, Science Branch, NL Region

Context

The status of Northern Shrimp (Pandalus borealis) in Shrimp Fishing Areas (SFAs) 4 to 6 (NAFO Divisions 2G to 3K) was assessed on a biennial basis through 2012. The status of Striped Shrimp (P. montagui) in SFA 4 was first assessed in January 2014.

The status of Northern Shrimp and Striped Shrimp in SFAs Davis Strait, Nunavut and Nunavik corresponding to the Eastern and Western Assessment Zones (EAZ/WAZ) were assessed on a biennial basis through 2012.

A Zonal Advisory Process was held in February 2013 and the assessment was updated in February 2014.

Fisheries Management requested the current assessment as the basis for harvest advice for the 2015/16 fishing season.

Objectives

• Assessment of Northern Shrimp in SFAs 4 to 6 (NAFO Div. 2G to 3K), as well as Striped Shrimp in SFA 4.
• Assessment of Northern and Striped Shrimp in the EAZ/WAZ.

Expected Publications

• Two Science Advisory Reports
• Proceedings
• Two Research Documents

Participation

• Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) (Science, and Fisheries Management)
• Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Government of Nunavut
• Government of Nunatsiavut
• Nunavut Wildlife Management Board
• Nunavik Marine Region Wildlife Board
• Tornagat Wildlife, Plants and Fisheries Secretariat
• Memorial University
• Fishing Industry
• Other invited experts