An assessment of the status of the Atlantic stock of red drum is conducted using recreational and commercial data from 1986 through 1998. This assessment updates data and analyses from the 1989, 1991, 1992 and 1995 stock assessments on Atlantic coast red drum (Vaughan and Helser, 1990; Vaughan 1992; 1993; 1996).
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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Given the pronounced drop in coastwide shad landings and stock abundance from several Atlantic coast rivers after 1990, a revised stock assessment is clearly warranted to determine the root cause(s) of the recent shad declines along the Atlantic coast. In this report, the Shad Stock Assessment Subcommitee (SSAS) estimated an overfishing definition (F30), stock trends, and current and historic coastal (Fc) and inriver (Fr) fishing mortality rates on American shad from 19 selected stocks or river systems located from Maine Rivers in the north to the Altamaha River, GA to the south.
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An external review panel was formed of four stock assessment biologists with expertise in anadromous species. Panel members included Dave Perkins, US Geological Service; Roger Rulifson, East Carolina University; Ray Schaffter, California Department of Fish and Game; and Saul Saila, University of Rhode Island (retired). Dr. Saila was unable to attend the review.
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In October 1997, American shad and Atlantic sturgeon were prioritized for an external peer review to be conducted in early 1998.
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Juvenile abundance indices (JAis) are frequently a critical component of interstate fisheries management programs. Such indices can provide a measure of annual recruitment success, a predictor of potential fishery yields, and a trigger for either relaxing or restricting fisheries. A workshop was convened on January 20-21, 1992 to address the development and use of JAis and to provide guidance for future work. This report provides a summary of the key findings and recommendations of the workshop participants.
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This report updates the status of the Atlantic coast weakfish stock using new information developed by the stock assessment subcommittee. Past assessments have indicated a deterioration in the stock with increasing fishing rates and declining catches (Vaughan et al. 1991, Seagraves 1992).
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The ASMFC winter flounder Technical Committee met June 1-2, 1993 to review new data and to standardize methods for quantifying measures for compliance with the Plan target of F30 which states must implement by Jan 1, 1995. The Committee met again in August to review each states proposed management strategy for achieving F3O.
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