Terms of Reference
Stock Assessment of 2J3KL Capelin
Regional Peer Review – Newfoundland and Labrador Region
January 29-30, 2013
St. John's, NL
Chairperson: Earl Dawe, Aquatic Resources Division, Science Branch, DFO, Newfoundland and Labrador Region
Context
The status of capelin in Subarea 2 + Div. 3KL was last assessed in 2010, refer to Science Advisory Report 2010/090; and Proceedings 2011/024. The current assessment is requested by Fisheries and Aquaculture Management to provide the Minister with detailed advice on the status of this stock.
Objectives
A review of information available concerning the status of Subarea 2 + Div. 3KL capelin as follows:
- Information on historical catches up to and including the 2012 fishery,
- Trends in abundance from the spring acoustic survey, egg and larval studies,
- Behavioural information on occurrence, distribution, and spawning times,
- Biological information on sizes, ages and maturities,
- Review of capelin feeding and condition,
- Recent changes in predator field,
- Review of potential larval recruitment indices,
- Information on environmental influences on the recruitment of other pelagic forage fish (Atlantic Herring).
Expected Publications
- A Science Advisory Report (SAR) will be produced for Subarea 2 + Div. 3KL capelin,
- A Proceedings report will detail the meeting discussions; and,
- At least two associated Research Documents will be produced as a result of this meeting.
Participation
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Science, Newfoundland and Labrador and Maritimes Regions
- DFO Fisheries and Aquaculture Management, Newfoundland and Labrador Region
- Industry Representatives
- Aboriginal Groups
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- Fish, Food and Allied Workers Representatives
- Provincial Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Memorial University of Newfoundland
References
Notice
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