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Assessment of the sea cucumber fishery in Quebec's Inshore Waters

Regional Peer Review - Quebec Region

June 6, 2017
Mont-Joli, Quebec

Chairperson: Charley Cyr

Context

The sea cucumber (Cucumaria frondosa) fishery is a recent activity in Quebec’s inshore waters. It began in 2008 on the Gaspé Peninsula’s north shore and in 2009 it extended to the Middle North Shore near Havre-Saint-Pierre. This fishery, still exploratory, is carried out either by diving, using an LGS-type dredge or by a dredge specifically designed for sea cucumbers.

The last assessment of this fishery goes back to 2014. DFO Fisheries and Aquaculture management has requested an assessment of the sea cucumber fishery for 2017 to 2019 fishing seasons. The objective of the review is to determine whether changes that have occurred in the stock status require adjustments to management plans based on the conservation approach used.

Objectives

Provide science advice on management measures for the sea cucumber fishery in the Estuary and northern Gulf of St. Lawrence, management units A, B, C, 3 and 4. This advice shall include:

Expected Publications

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