Terms of Reference

Stock Assessment of American Lobster in Newfoundland

Regional Peer Review – Newfoundland and Labrador Region

October 17–18, 2022
Virtual Meeting

Chairpersons: Katherine Skanes and Paul Regular

Context

The status of American Lobster (Homarus americanus) in Lobster Fishing Areas (LFAs) 3–14C was last assessed in 2019 (Fisheries and Oceans Canada [DFO] 2021). The present assessment of these stocks was requested by Resource Management to provide current information on the status of the resource and provide science advice that will be used to update the Integrated Fisheries Management Plan.

Objectives

Assessment of American Lobster in four regions: Northeast (LFA 3–6), Avalon (LFA 7–10), South Coast (LFA 11–12), and West Coast (LFA 13–14).

Expected Publications

• Science Advisory Report
• Proceedings
• Research Document

Expected Participation

• DFO - Ecosystems and Oceans Science, and Ecosystems and Fisheries Management
• Government of Newfoundland and Labrador - Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
• Indigenous Groups
• Academia
• Fishing Industry
• Other invited experts

References

• DFO. 2021. Assessment of American Lobster in Newfoundland. DFO Can. Sci. Advis. Sec. Sci. Advis. Rep. 2021/008.