Proceedings 2022/020
Proceedings of the Reginal Peer Review of the Stocking Strategy for the Establishment of Self-Sustaining Atlantic Whitefish (Coregonus huntsmani) Population(s) and Development of a Framework for the Evaluation of Suitable Lake Habitat; November 1–2, 2017
Chairperson: Lottie Bennett
Editor: Lottie Bennett
Summary
A Regional Science Peer Review meeting was held on November 1–2, 2017, at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography (BIO) in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, to review stocking strategies that could support the establishment of a self-sustaining Atlantic Whitefish population in a new location and to evaluate a framework for determining suitable habitat for the successful establishment of an Atlantic Whitefish population outside of its current distribution. Participation in this meeting included Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), non-DFO scientists, Aboriginal and Environmental non-government organizations.
The Atlantic Whitefish was listed as Endangered under the Species at Risk Act in 2003. The species is restricted to three interconnected lakes in Nova Scotia and its viability is threatened by illegal introduction of aquatic invasive species, in particular Smallmouth Bass and Chain Pickerel. The 2007 Atlantic Whitefish Recovery Strategy and Action Plan, which outline measures to help achieve survival and recovery of the species, identified range expansion as part of the overall recovery goal.
This proceedings document includes a summary of the presentation and is the record of the meeting discussions and conclusions. A Science Advisory Report resulting from this meeting will be published on the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat’s (CSAS) Website.
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