Stock Assessment Updates and Review of Stock Assessment Schedule — Northern Shrimp, Tautog (K. Drew); Black Drum, Atlantic Sturgeon (J. Kipp); Spot, American Lobster, Black Sea Bass, Atlantic Menhaden (G. Nesslage). Review of Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management Reporting (G. Nesslage); Science Center for Marine Fisheries (SCeMFiS) Presentation (R. Mann); Discussion of Changes to Technical Committee Guidelines on Consensus and Voting; Discussion of ASMFC/MAFMC Observer Program (S. Madsen); FishSmart/Barotrauma Overview Presentation and Tools (P. Perra). NMFS Climate Change Vulnerability Analysis (W. Morrison). Review of MSC’s Role in Peer Review Planning (P. Campfield).
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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The purpose of this report is to summarize the most recent information on the status of spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) in 2014. This report summarizes total estimated catch of spiny dogfish in 2013 and compares it to catch projections from previous years.
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Review the Model Used for the Proportional Standard Error (PSE) Project. Consider Approval of 2014-2018 Outreach Strategic Plan Final Action.
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Status of Independent Program Review Recommendations Implementation. Independent Program Review Recommendations Implementation. Quarterly Budget/Expenditures from Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO) and Southeast Regional Office (SERO). Introduction of Elizabeth Wyatt, the New Program Assistant. Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP)-Access Point Angler Intercept Survey (APAIS) Transition
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Following review of the exchange results and evaluation of samples during the workshop, the group emphasized the need for standardized ageing protocols between labs. The labs agreed to adopt the MA DMF protocol to serve as a model for collecting, preparing, and ageing river herring
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The updated stock assessment was completed by adding catch and independent indices through 2013 to the previous 1982-2012 assessment.
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Review and Consider Approval of Modified 2014-2018 Strategic Plan (C. Patterson) Action. Review and Consider Approval of 2015 Request for Proposals and Funding Decision Documents (C. Patterson) Action. Distribution of 2013 Fiscal Year in Review (A. McElhatton).
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