Terms of Reference

Georges Bank Scallop Assessment

Maritimes Region Science Advisory Process

May 5, 2011
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Chairperson: Tara McIntyre

Context

The status of Georges Bank scallop was last assessed in 2010. Harvest advice is requested on an annual basis by Fisheries Management (FM). The current assessment is requested by FM to provide harvest advice for 2011.

Objectives

• Provide harvest advice for the 2011 fishery using the 2009 assessment formulation.
• Estimate by-catch of yellowtail flounder, cod and haddock in the fishery since the last assessment.

Expected Publications

CSAS Science Advisory Report
CSAS Proceedings

Participants

DFO Science
DFO Fisheries Management
Nova Scotia Provincial Representatives
Fishing Industry