Proceedings 2024/036
Proceedings of the Regional Peer Review on Coral and Sponge Mitigations in Relation to Exploratory Drilling Programs in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region; January 28-30, 2020
Chairpersons: Robyn Jamieson and Sara Lewis
Editor: Emilie Novaczek
Summary
The Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program (FFHPP) of the of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada (DFO) ensures compliance with relevant provisions under the Fisheries Act and the Species at Risk Act. The FFHPP reviews proposed works, undertakings and activities that may impact fish and fish habitat. This science peer review meeting was held to review the potential impacts of exploratory drilling programs on corals and sponges and to provide science advice on techniques and methods for the avoidance and mitigation of these impacts. Participation in this meeting included representatives from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO-Ecosystems Management and Aquatic Resources Branches), Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB), CAPP (Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers), the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Department of Fisheries and Land Resources, Fish Food and Allied Workers (FFAW), and invited experts from academia and the non-governmental organization (NGO) sector.
This Proceedings Report includes abstracts of presentations and summaries of meeting discussions, as well as a list of research recommendations. The meeting's Terms of Reference, agenda, and list of participants are appended. A Science Advisory Report and a Research Document were also produced from this process.
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