Terms of Reference

Newfoundland and Labrador Snow Crab Assessment

Regional Peer Review Process - Newfoundland and Labrador Region

February 18–20, 2014
St. John’s, NL

February 25-27, 2014 [¹]
St. John’s, NL

Chairperson: Dawn Maddock Parsons

Context

The status of Div. 2HJ3KLNO, Subdiv. 3Ps and Div. 4R Snow Crab was assessed in 2013.  The current assessment of the stock components was requested by Fisheries Management to provide current information on the status of the resource and to provide the data that will be used in the 2014 Snow Crab Management Plan.

Objectives

• To assess the status of snow crab resource: Divisions 2HJ3KLNOP4R;
• To determine the impact of maintaining the current harvest levels; and
• To investigate the use of reference points for the development of a precautionary approach framework for the management of snow crab in the NL Region.

Expected Publications

• Science Advisory Report
• Meeting Proceedings
• Research Document

Participation

• Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Science and Fisheries Management
• Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Academia
• First Nations
• Fishing Industry
• Other invited experts

[¹] February 25-27 will be used to finalize the complete text of the Science Advisory Report.  All attendees are invited to participate.  Summary bullets for each stock will be agreed upon in plenary during the February 18–20, 2014 meeting.