Proceedings 2023/035

Proceedings of the Regional Peer Review on the Stock status and sustainable harvest levels for Arctic Char in Ikaluit Lake (Robert Peel Inlet), Cumberland Sound Area, Nunavut; June 24–25, 2014

Chairpersons: Ross Tallman and Yamin Janjua

Editor: Yamin Janjua

Summary

A Regional Science Advisory Process (RAP) to assess the Arctic Char stock from Ikaluit Lake (Robert Peel Inlet, Cumberland Sound) was held in Iqaluit on June 24-25, 2014. The objectives of the meeting were to assess and report on the current stock status of Ikaluit Lake Arctic Char, including a review of all the information. The objectives of the meeting were also to:

1. Attempt to provide an abundance estimate for the population;
2. Attempt to provide an estimate of sustainable harvest for the population;
3. Highlight sources of uncertainty in the assessment; and
4. Develop a monitoring plan to assess the long-term sustainability of the fishery.

The participants reviewed the available science information on the Arctic Char stock and discussed patterns in biological characteristics of the population. Participants reached a general consensus that the Ikaluit Lake Arctic Char stock looked stable during the last few years, however it was difficult to study the long trend because of different types of data. Participants emphasized the need for additional information and refining of the available information in the research and Scientific Advisory Report (SAR) documents. Community participants provided additional knowledge of the Ikaluit Arctic Char stock. Community participants stressed a need for an increase in the quota based on economic reasons.  The information on the Ikaluit Lake Arctic Char stock indicates that the stock is harvested for both subsistence and fishery purposes with exploitation rates from 5 to 20%. However, participants agreed that the stock is stable and able to withstand the current harvest.

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