Fishery Notice

Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Shrimp Trawl
Subject:
FN1226-COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Shrimp Trawl - Bulletin Following Surveys in Areas 3, 4 and 5 and Adjustment to Catch Ceiling for Shrimp Management Area PRD


Survey results and a bulletin are available for Shrimp Management Area (SMA) 
PRD.  Copies of the bulletin are available on request from Dan Clark 250-756-
7327 or Dan.Clark@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

The estimated total biomass for spiny and smooth pink shrimp is in the Cautious 
Zone, with a harvest rate of 27.8%.  Sidestripe shrimp biomass is in the 
Healthy Zone.

SMA Species            Annual Quota      Annual Quota
                       After Survey      After Survey
                            (t)              (lb)
PRD All Except SS            195.5             430,999
PRD Sidestripe               195.6             431,220

Refer to 2015/16 Shrimp by Trawl Integrated Fishery Management Plan for further 
details and management changes for this season or for further information 
contact:

Shrimp Trawl Manager:         Dan Clark       (250) 756-7327
North/Central Coast:          Steve Groves    (250) 627-3455
Conservation and Protection:  Dale Hunt       (250) 850-0694
Fraser River:                 Anna Magera     (604) 916-6743

Shrimp Information Line: 1-888-978-7888  

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1226
Sent November 3, 2015 at 0939