Proceedings 2022/018
Proceedings of the Pacific regional peer review on Estimates of Biological Benchmarks for the Canadian-origin Yukon River mainstem Chinook Salmon Stock Aggregate; January 18-20, 2022
Chairperson: Erika Anderson
Editor: Jill Campbell
Summary
These Proceedings summarize the relevant discussions and key conclusions that resulted from a Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) Regional Peer Review meeting on January 18-20, 2022 via video teleconference. The working paper focusing on estimates of biological benchmarks for the Canadian-origin Yukon River mainstem Chinook Salmon stock aggregate was presented for peer review.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person gatherings have been restricted and a virtual format for this meeting was adopted. Participation included DFO Science and Fisheries Management staff; and external participants from Council of Yukon First Nations, Selkirk First Nations, Yukon First Nations Salmon Stewardship Alliance, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Pacific Salmon Foundation, Auburn University, and University of Alaska.
The conclusions and advice resulting from this review will be provided in the form of a Science Advisory Report providing advice to DFO Treaties and Fisheries Unit, Yukon-Transboundary Rivers Area to inform subsequent fisheries management recommendations to meet treaty/international obligations and Precautionary Approach commitments.
The Science Advisory Report and supporting Research Document will be made publicly available on the Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat website.
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