ASMFC organized and held a Data Workshop on April 5-7, 2017 and an Assessment Workshop on April 10-12, 2018. In addition, the University of Maine held a Modeling Workshop on July 17-19, 2017. Participants of the Workshops included the ASMFC Northern Shrimp Stock Assessment Subcommittee and Technical Committee. ASMFC coordinated a Peer Review Workshop for the Northern Shrimp Assessment on August 14-16, 2018.
Fisheries Science
Sustainable fisheries management depends on sound, timely scientific advice. The Fisheries Science Program delivers this through a rigorous, peer-reviewed stock assessment process, utilizing a mix of fishery-independent surveys and fishery-dependent monitoring, complemented by research from coastal state, federal, and academic institutions. The program also focuses on developing innovative scientific methods and enhancing state stock assessment capabilities, while coordinating and expanding collaborative research and data collection efforts.
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Progress Report on SAFIS Redesign (M. Cahall); Consider Recommendations of FY2019 Submitted Proposals (L. Fegley) Action; Clarify Funding Decision Process (M. Cahall) Possible Action; Discuss Formation of Data Reporting Committee on Data Accountability (M. Cahall) Possible Action
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The 65th SAW Assessment Summary Report contains summary and detailed technical information on stock assessments reviewed during June 26-29, 2018 at the Stock Assessment Workshop (SAW) by the 65th Stock Assessment Review Committee (SARC-65): Sea scallop and Atlantic herring.
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Review and Consider Approval of FY19 Request for Proposals (M. Cahall); Accountability Standards (L. Fegley)
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It is the intent of the Commission to continually update this document as research priorities are either met or as new research needs are identified. The overall purpose of this document is to encourage state, federal, and university research programs to develop projects to meet the research priorities of Commission-managed species and thereby improve the overall management of these fisheries. It is also hoped that state, federal, and non-profit organizations will utilize this document in prioritization of research projects for future funding programs.
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Red drum, striped bass, scup, black sea bass, river herring, Atlantic menhaden, bluefish, and tautog were identified as species to evaluate for the 2018 workshop which took place from March 27-28 at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FL FWRI) in St. Petersburg, FL.
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