Terms of Reference

Assessment for Atlantic Nova Scotia Salmon

Maritimes Region Science Special Response Process

17 February 2011
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Chairperson: Lottie Bennett

Context

Salmon fishing occurs annually throughout Nova Scotia.  In support of the fishery, DFO Maritimes Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Branch requests Science Branch for an update of the resource status prior to developing the 2011 salmon fishing plan. 

Objectives

• Assess the status of Atlantic Salmon stocks in Salmon Fishing Areas (SFAs) 19, 20, 21 and 23 up to the end of 2010, using the following indicators:
• adult abundance relative to reference levels
• parr densities
• smolt production estimates
• Provide information about hook and release mortality rates for recreational fisheries in eastern Cape Breton rivers.

Expected Publications

CSAS Science Special Response

Participation

DFO Maritimes Science
DFO Maritimes Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
Invited reviewers