Historical review (1994-1998) and assessment of the 1999 exploratory snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) fishery off southwestern Nova Scotia (NAFO division 4X) / M. Biron, R. Campbell and M. Moriyasu. : Fs70-1/2000-018E-PDF

The commercial exploitation and management framework for the exploratory NAFO Division 4X fishery for snow crab has grown from the sporadic trapping that began in 1994 to the current development phase with four exploratory licenses. The 1999 total landings in southwestern Nova Scotia were 215% higher than those of 1998. There was a 53% increase in the seasonal catch-per-unit-of-effort and a similar level in total fishing effort compared to 1998. A comprehensive trap survey was carried out in SWNS in 1999 in cooperation with the participating fishermen to this exploratory fishery. The survey showed that the distribution of adult crabs was limited to only two areas and that there was a full range of carapace conditions. However, 85% were older than carapace condition 3. Only 3 females were found, all were multiparous females carrying new eggs.

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Ministère/Organisme Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
Canada. Canadian Stock Assessment Secretariat.
Titre Historical review (1994-1998) and assessment of the 1999 exploratory snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) fishery off southwestern Nova Scotia (NAFO division 4X) / M. Biron, R. Campbell and M. Moriyasu.
Titre de la série Canadian Stock Assessment Secretariat research document, 1480-4883 ; 2000/018
Type de publication Série - Voir l'enregistrement principal
Langue [Anglais]
Format Électronique
Document électronique
Note(s) Includes bibliographical references (p. 14-15).
Information sur la publication Ottawa : Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 2000.
Auteur / Contributeur Biron, Michel, 1963-
Campbell, R.
Moriyasu, M.
Description 32 p. : fig., graphs, maps, tables.
Numéro de catalogue
  • Fs70-1/2000-018E-PDF
Descripteurs Fisheries resources
Crustaceans
Fishing area
Fisheries management
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