Proceedings 2014/040
Proceedings of the Pacific regional peer review on Identification and Evaluation of Biological Effects and Impacts of Sediment to Sponge Communities in Hecate Strait; October 23-25, 2012
Chairperson: Linda Nichol
Summary
These Proceedings summarize the relevant discussions and key conclusions that resulted from a Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) Regional Peer Review meeting on October 23rd to 25th, 2012, at the Pacific Biological Station in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Two working paper were presented for peer review. One paper reviewed the physiological effects of remobilized sediment on glass sponges and the other used an ecological risk assessment framework approach to assess the level of exposure to remobilized sediment from historical fisheries activities.
In-person and web-based participation included DFO Science, Fisheries and Aquatic Management Sectors staff; and external participants the Province of British Columbia, the commercial fishing sector, environmental nongovernmental organizations, consultants, and academia.
The conclusions and advice resulting from this review will be provided in a Science Advisory Report to DFO Ecosystem Management Branch Pacific Region to provide an assessment of the nature and extent of the potential effects of sedimentation on glass sponge reefs and recommend mitigation measures for activities/areas where risks to these communities are identified.
The Science Advisory Report and supporting Research Document will be made publicly available on the CSAS Science Advisory Schedule at the Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) Website.
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