Terms of Reference

Review of Maritimes Research Vessel Survey Trends

Maritimes Region Science Special Response Process (SSRP)

3 November 2010
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Chairperson: Tara McIntyre

Context

Although all groundfish stocks cannot be assessed each year, it is important to provide annual updates on trends of the stocks to highlight any potential areas of concern.  The information will be used by DFO Resource Management as background for discussions with various industry stakeholders on recommendations for management measures, as well as determining which stocks will be requested to be reviewed in more detail with a full assessment in the following year.

Objectives

• Review and evaluate information obtained from the DFO RV Survey on the following stocks that will not undergo a formal assessment in 2010/11.  These stocks include:
• 4X5Y haddock
• 4VW haddock
• 4X5 flatfish
• 4VW flatfish
• 4VWX5 silver hake
• 4VW white hake
• 4X5 white hake
• 4VsW cod
• 4Vn (M-O) cod
• 4X5Y cod
• 4VWX5 pollock
• Unit 3 redfish
• In particular, provide information on distribution, biomass estimates, length composition, age composition and condition, highlighting any trends over the long-term (duration of RV survey), mid-term (past 15 years) and most recent period (5 years).

Expected Publications

CSAS Science Response

Participation

DFO Science
DFO FAM