Proceedings 2024/026
Proceedings of the Regional Peer Review of an Assessment to Support Decisions on Authorizing Scientific Surveys with Bottom-Contacting Gears in Protected Areas in the Newfoundland and Labrador Bioregion; October 5–9, 2020
Chairpersons: Nadine Wells and Christina Bourne
Editor: Christina Pretty
Summary
A Regional Peer Review Process to support decisions on authorizing scientific surveys with bottom contacting gears in protected areas in the Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Bioregion was held on October 5-9, 2020, virtually on Microsoft Teams. The purpose was to evaluate potential impacts of bottom-contacting scientific surveys on conservation objectives within protected areas, evaluate the implications of excluding surveys in these areas, and review the benefits of survey activities as well as potential mitigation measures that could reduce or eliminate their impacts.
Participation included representatives from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Science, Ecosystem Management, and Resource Management Branches, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Indigenous Groups, Industry, Academia, and Non-Governmental Organizations.
This Proceedings Report includes abstracts of presentations and summaries of meeting discussions, as well as a list of research recommendations. The meeting’s agenda, Terms of Reference, and list of participants are appended.
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