Proceedings 2023/045
Proceedings for the Regional Peer Review for the Development of a new Precautionary Approach Framework for Northern Shrimp in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region; May 15-17, 2019
Chairperson: Joanne Morgan
Editor: Katherine Skanes
Summary
A Regional Peer Review Process for the Development of a new Precautionary Approach (PA) Framework for Northern Shrimp in the Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Region was held on May 15-17, 2019 in St. John’s, NL. The purpose of the process was to attempt to improve upon existing assessment methodology for Northern Shrimp in Shrimp Fishing Areas (SFAs) 4 through 7.
The Regional Peer Review Process was to meet its goal by focusing on several specific objectives. These objectives were to review available Northern Shrimp data and productivity regimes, to review statistical assumptions for two proposed Northern Shrimp models (although only one was available), to review reference point methodologies and approaches for a new PA framework and to review methods for projecting metrics associated with reference points. The proposed PA framework and reference points were not accepted at the Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) meeting. Meeting participants concluded that they needed more data and time before they could recommend a new PA framework. The new model to assess the Northern Shrimp population in NL was provisionally accepted at the CSAS meeting pending a final review.
Participation included representatives from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Science and Resource Management, the fishing industry, academia and an Indigenous group.
In addition to these Proceedings, a Research Document will be produced from this meeting, both of which will be posted on the DFO Science Advisory Schedule as they become available.
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