Proceedings 2024/011
Proceedings of the Pacific Regional Peer Review on Application of a Framework to Assess Vulnerability of Biological Components to Diesel and Gasoline; Bunker C; and Diluted Bitumen in the Marine Environment in the Pacific Region; December 12–15, 2022
Chairperson: Erin Porszt
Editor: Yvonne Muirhead-Vert
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 December 12–15, 2022. The working papers presented for peer review focused on the application of a framework to assess vulnerability of biological components to three oil categories (diesel and gasoline, Bunker C, and diluted bitumen) in the marine environment in the Pacific Region.
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, Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program (FFHPP), and external participants from the University of Guelph, Toquaht Nation, Huntsman Marine Science Centre, Triox Environmental Emergencies, and Environment and Climate Change Canada.
The meeting participants agreed the working papers met all of the Terms of Reference objectives and were accepted with minor revisions. The conclusions and advice resulting from this review will be provided in the form of a Science Advisory Report (SAR) to inform emergency oil spill responses in the Pacific Region as well as recovery efforts and other marine spatial planning initiatives.
The Science Advisory Report and the supporting Research Documents will be made publicly available on the Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) website.
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