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HARVEST FISHERIES PARTNERING JOINT PROJECT AGREEMENT

March 2005 - April 2006 Year End Project Report F5198-040001

MARCH 2005- APRIL 2006 YEAR END

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Table of Contents Introduction �� 1 Project 1. Lobster Recruitment and Temperature Project (LFA 27-34) �� 1 Study Results ��. 1 File Name and Location of Data �� 4 Information Sharing ��.. 4 Reports ��.. 4 Participants �� 4 Project 2. Lobster Commercial Trap Data �� 4 LFA 33 Commercial Trap Data Results �� 4 File Name and Location of Data �� 5 Information Sharing�� 5 Reports�� 6 Participants ��. 6 Project 3. Fish Condition Sampling�� 6 Results �� 6 Project 4. Ecosystem Predator/Prey�� 6 Results �� 6 Project 5. 4VsW Sentinel Monitoring�� 6 Project 6. Communications�� 7 Newsletter�� 7 Presentations, Meetings and Training Sessions ��. 7 Appendix A. Example of Individual Participant Report�� 8 Appendix B. FSRS Lobster Recruitment Project Participant List 2005-06�� 10 Appendix C. LFA 33/34 Commercial Trap Sampling Project Participant List �� 12 Appendix D. Hook, Line and Thinker�� 13 Appendix E. Presentations, Meetings and Training Sessions �� 14 Appendix F. Lobster Recruitment Data Results (CD)�� 16

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2005-2006 Year End Project Report Introduction This report summarizes the various projects the Fishermen and Scientists Research Society participated in under the Harvest Fisheries Partnering Joint Project Agreement (F5198-040001) for the 2005/06 project year as indicated in the 2005/06 Annual Work Plan. Project 1. Lobster Recruitment and Temperature Project (LFA 27-34) The purpose of the Lobster Recruitment and Temperature Project is to establish and add to a database of daily catch and effort of lobster caught in standardized traps by life-history and size as well as a data base of inshore temperatures by position and depth. The study will also provide individual analyses to each participant providing details on the catch and effort and number of lobster by life-history and size. Study Results In the Spring of 1999, the Fishermen and Scientists Research Society launched a Short Term Lobster Recruitment Index Project. During the regular commercial season, fishermen use between two and five scientific lobster traps to gather information about undersize lobsters in their area. Volunteer fishermen count, sex and record the sizes of lobsters from their science traps and record them in a logbook. These fishermen also indicate if lobsters are berried, tagged, and or v-notched. Each year the standard traps are fished in the same locations to minimize that variable. This project is designed to study the number and size of juvenile lobsters that will be recruiting into the lobster fishery in the upcoming seasons. Collecting juvenile lobster information over a number of years allows an index of recruitment to develop. Over time, trends develop in the data allowing one to predict what the lobster recruitment will be in the up-coming seasons. Lobster fisheries in Atlantic Canada rely heavily on newly recruited lobsters. Hence, we will be able predict, with some degree of uncertainty, if there will be increases or declines for the commercial lobster fishery.

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It was decided that all participating fishermenshould use science traps make to exactspecifications. The standardized science trapshave two 5-inch entrance rings, 1-inch wire mesh, no escape vents, and a biodegradable ghost panel.This design was used to maximize the capturingand retaining of smaller size lobsters (Figure 1).The Department of Fisheries and Ocean supportthis initiative and supplies the scientific lobstertrap tags for the project traps.

Figure 1: Standardized lobster trap used by fishermen researching undersize lobsters


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The project includes all Lobster fishing areas (LFA�s) from LFA 27 to LFA 34. In the Spring of 2005, 167 fishermen throughout the study area volunteered their time to collect scientific information on lobster recruitment (Figure 2). Each participant fishes two to five traps, depending on the LFA. These traps are additional to the vessel's legal number of traps. All undersized lobsters are released after they are measured and sexed. Legal size lobsters can be kept by fishermen to help offset the price of the science traps ($60 + HST) purchased by the fishermen. A total of 465 science traps were fished in the Spring of 2005. All LFA�s combined for a total of 16,221 total project trap hauls for Spring, 2005. A total of 46,875 lobsters were captured, sexed, measured and recorded by fishermen in the Spring of 2005. Fishermen captured an average of 2.7 lobsters per trap haul in 2005. Overall catch composition remains approximately 50% female and 50% male. There are large differences in catch rates across LFA�s. In the Fall season of 2004, 96 fishermen took part in LFA�s 33 and 34. Fall 2004, 244 project traps were fished and were marked with scientific DFO tags. A total of 4,814 project hauls were obtained in the fall 2004. Both LFA�s combined for a total of 20,116 lobsters captured.

In addition, each participant monitors bottom temperatures by placing a computerized temperature recorder in one of their project traps for the whole lobster season. Fishermen

Figure 2: Spring of 2005, 167 fishermen participated in the recruitment study 465 Science traps used 16,256 trap hauls 45,119 lobsters measured


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are given their temperature results back in a graphic format along with the original data. Copies of the temperature data from the recruitment study are also provided to the oceanographers at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography. The data are archived and kept for historical records. These water temperature data will be made public thru DFO�s CTS web site. The identity of the fishermen associated with the data will remain anonyms. All the lobster recruitment data are summarized and presented at Lobster Advisory meetings and other meetings like the Annual FSRS Conference. A summary of the lobster recruitment results to date by LFA can be found in the power point presentation (see CD in Appendix F). The lobster recruitment data are also summarized on an annual poster (see CD in Appendix F), which is an additional visual to promote the results of the program at meetings and conferences. To gain a better understanding of how the lobster recruitment data are summarized we can use LFA 34 for an example (Figure 3.) For the 2006 LFA 34 Lobster RAP, the lobster recruitment data were a major source of scientific information on the state of the lobster stock in LFA 34. Figure 3: Catch Rates of lobster per 100 traps hauls in LFA 34 Spring Season 1999 - 05

Size Groupings (mm) From the above LFA 34 Spring lobster recruitment summary, one can see that the catch rate of the sub-legal lobsters (61-80 mm) peaked in 2002. In 2004, the catch rate in the 71-80mm group was the lowest over the seven years of the study. This lower catch rate coincides with the coldest water temperatures. However, the 71-80 mm group rebounded in 2005 and the overall trend in the 71-80 mm grouping still remains very high.

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File Name and Location of Data

The Lobster Recruitment database and the temperature files are located on an FSRS internal computer for the use of the FSRS Research Biologist as well as on the DFO server U: drive. A back-up of all data is kept on CD. The file name for the lobster data is: lobdata_revised.mdb.

Information Sharing

Data sharing is an important part of the FSRS work and it is important that information is shared for use by other scientists and interested parties. The temperature data has been shared with Brian Petrie, Research Scientist, DFO; and Roger Pettipas, Technician, Oceanographic Data, DFO. The Lobster Recruitment Data has been shared with Ross Claytor, PED Division Manager, DFO; John Tremblay, Head, Atlantic Coast Crustacean Section, DFO; Alan Reeves, Technician, Crustacean, DFO; Luke Harnish, Dalhousie University, student; and Erin Pelletier and Patrice McCarron, Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation.

Reports

For examples of the reports sent to participants see Appendix A. Participants For a complete participant list for the Lobster Recruitment Project see Appendix B. Project 2. Lobster Commercial Trap Data The Lobster Commercial Trap Data Project provides a database of daily catch and effort of lobster caught in commercial traps by life-history and size in LFA 33 and 34. Individual analyses are provided to each participant providing details on the catch and effort and number of lobster by life-history and size. LFA 33 Commercial Trap Data Results Lobster Fishing Area 33 began to collect commercial trap data as a pilot project in the Fall of 2002 and Spring of 2003. Recruitment participants were asked if they would collect data from three of their commercial traps throughout the season. There was some success, 15-20 fishermen participated with about 1500 Trap Hauls and 3000 lobsters being recorded. The project continued in the Fall 2003/Spring 2004 season. Approximately 25-30 fishermen participated in LFA 33 with 3,122 Trap Hauls and approximately 6,000 lobsters measured and recorded. DFO science, DFO managers and the LFA 33 Lobster Advisory Committee viewed the project as a valuable part of LFA 33 science. In June 2004, the project gained approval


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that the three commercial traps would be additional to the legal limit. This ruling ensured the continuation of participation in the project by providing an incentive. To make the process fair, an application was sent out to all fishermen asking if they would like to take part in this research. As a result 55 fishermen from LFA 33 participated in the Fall of 2004, filling all vacant spaces. Below is a bar graph showing the catch rates of lobster over the last three fall lobster seasons in LFA 33. All this commercial catch data of lobster by size and sex is stored in a database and will be a valuable asset when it comes to assessing the lobster stock in LFA 33. Figure 5: LFA 33 Catch Rate Comparisons

File Name and Location of Data

The Commercial Trap database is located on an FSRS internal computer for the use of the FSRS Research Biologist as well as on the DFO server U: drive. A back-up of all data is kept on CD. The file name for the Commercial trap data is: revised_commdata.mdb.

Information Sharing

Data sharing is an important part of the FSRS work and it is important that information is shared for use by other scientists and interested parties. The Commercial Trap database has been shared with Ross Claytor, PED Division Manager, DFO; John Tremblay, Head, Atlantic Coast Crustacean Section, DFO; and Alan Reeves, Technician, Crustacean, DFO.

LFA 33 Catch Rate Comparison Commercial Traps (Fall 02, 03 and 04)

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Reports For an example of the report sent to each Commercial Index participant see Appendix A. Participants For a complete list of participants in the Commercial Index see Appendix C. Project 3. Fish Condition Sampling Fish condition data for groundfish species and stocks in the Maritimes Region is entered into a database for access by interested parties. Results No conditioning samples were completed during this project season. Project objectives and protocols have been reviewed and revised and benchmarks have been set. The project will be revitalized during the 2006/07 project period, where the focus of the project will be on sampling particular species and areas where we can get good seasonal coverage (e.g.: 4X cod and haddock). Project 4. Ecosystem Predator/Prey The Ecosystem Predator/Prey project provides data on fish diet for incorporation into ecosystem models. In conjunction with DFO, data collected are analyzed and data obtained are entered into a database. Quality control of data is monitored and results are presented to interested fishing groups. Alida Bundy, DFO and Shannon Scott-Tibbetts, FSRS are the contacts for this project. Results Analysis of stomachs is ongoing. Data entry is up-to-date. The number of stomachs collected/analyzed in 2005 was low. The collection of stomachs has been placed on hold for the year pending analysis of what we already have and review of next step. Project 5. 4VsW Sentinel Monitoring See 4VsW Sentinel Monitoring Project Report.


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Project 6. Communication Newsletter The Fishermen and Scientists Research Society�s newsletter, Hook, Line and Thinker, is produced quarterly. See Appendix D for copies. Presentations, Meetings and Training Sessions FSRS staff members give presentations to Oceans 11 classes throughout the school year at the request of Oceans 11 teachers. An award for outstanding achievement in Oceans 11 is given out each June to students from each Oceans 11 class. An awards ceremony is held every Oceans Day for those student and teachers who are able to attend. Appendix E lists the presentations for the 2005/06 project year. Staff members also attend various community meetings related to the various fisheries as well as holding training sessions for the fishermen who participate in our various projects, including the Lobster Recruitment project. A sample list of the variety of meetings attended can be found in Appendix E.


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Appendix A Example of Individual Participant Report

Lobster Recruitment Study temperatures for participant in LFA 33 Spring 2005

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Appendix B

FSRS LOBSTER RECRUITMENT PROJECT PARTICIPANT LIST

2005-2006

Captain Captain Captain

LFA27 Bernard MacDonald George Burton Michael Buffett Bernard Quinn George Rambeau Peter Harrison Brian King Glenn Fricker Richard MacKinnon Carl Donovan Gordon Hawley Ron MacKinnon Carlton Lunn Harold Montgomery Ronald Fraser Charles Smith Jay MacDonald Sidney MacPherson David Ferguson Keith Green Stanley Buchanan David Podanovitch Ken MacPhee Thomas Boutilier Dennis Smith Kerry MacLeod William Mitchell Earl Sherwood Kevin Green Gary Hatcher Lloyd Fraser LFA 28 David Marinelli Floyd Carter LFA 29 Colleen Boucher David Kehoe Gary Raney William Burkey John Landry Martin Gracie Guy Landry LFA 30 Albert Sampson Daniel MacIntyre Kevin MacAulay Claude Martell Graham MacCuspic Malcolm MacDonald LFA31A Alen Newell Howard Munroe Mike Newell Bill Bond Ken Snow Eugene O'Leary Kevin Horne LFA 31B Adrian Mailman Lawrence Rudolph Randy Turner Bruce Jack Lorne Jamieson Richard Pace Cecil Cashin Paul Keith Rodney Manthorne Hugh MacDonald Randy Burns Thane Jordan


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Captain Captain Captain LFA 32 Brian Stevens Harold Pottie Rick Jewers Clark Stevens James Baker Ronald Boutilier Darrell Anderson James Beck Ronald Stevens Darren Stevens Kevin Kiley Hubert Boutilier David Swaine Ramey Munroe Dean Fleet Edward Lace Randy Boutilier Gabriel McKay Randy Publicover LFA33 Andrew Gray Doug MacDonald Percy Peters Barry Levy Eric Holmes Peter Burgess Bary Duggan Ernest Pierce Philip Irwin Ben Miller Garnet Heisler Ricky Demings Bill Ward Gary Tanner Rickey Joudrey Blaine Goulden George Zinck Robert Henneberry Bradford Crouse Gerald Mossman Robie Verge Brian Everett Gerald Risser Samuel Scott Carrol Swaine James Bower Scott Schnare Cecil Herritt James Perry Stephen Scobey Chester MacKenzie Jamie Osborne Timothy Chetwynd Dale Cook Joel Tanner Tracey Wolfe Dale Garrison John Levy Vincent Boutilier Danny Roy John Levy Sr. Wayne Purdy David Baker Kevin Slaunwhite Wendell Brown David Schnare Leon Doane Wilford Smith Derrick Purdy Marshall Blades Donald Perry Paul Swim LFA 34 Bobby Stoddard Grant Trites Michel Boudreau Brent Pothier Howard Ross Monty Goreham Brian Nickerson Jack Dunn Noah Halliday Carl LeBlanc James McDormand Peter Symonds Clyde Stanwood John Ross Philip Shand Craig Nickerson Kendrick Nickerson Pius d�Entremont Craig Theriault Kevin Ross Ray Nickerson Darrell Ross Kevin Shaw Raymond Maillet Daryl Amirault Kirby Nickerson Richard Wagner Dennis Pothier Kirk Symonds Sanford Atwood Donnie Banks Kurt Symonds Sidney O'Connell Douglas Swimm Larry Walker Steve Maillett Earl Crocker Lee Wentzell Jr. Todd Nickerson Eric Landers Mark Jeffrey Wade Goodwin Franklin Messenger Maurice Shand Wayne Pothier Gerarld LeBlanc Michael Nickerson Wayne Spinney Gerard Robicheau Michael Ross Wreyford Goodwin


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Appendix C

LFA 33/34 COMMERCIAL TRAP SAMPLING PROJECT PARTICIPANT LIST

2005 - 2006 Captain Captain LFA 33 John Levy Sr. Andrew Gray Kevin Doane Barry Cook Kevin Slaunwhite Bary Duggan Leon Doane Ben Miller Marshall Blades Blaine Goulden Paul Swim Bradford Crouse Percy Peters Brian Everett Peter Burgess Carrol Swaine Philip Irwin Cecil Herritt Randy Hennneberry Chester MacKenzie Robert Henneberry Dale Cook Ricky Demings Dale Garrison Rickey Joudrey Danny Roy Robie Verge David Baker Samuel Scott David Schnare Scott Schnare Derrick Pudry Stephen Scobey Donald Perry Timothy Chetwynd Doug MacDonald Tracey Wolfe Eric Holmes Vincent Boutilier Ernest Pierce Wayne Purdy Garnet Heisler Wendell Brown Gary Tanner Wilford Smith George Zinck LFA 34 Gerald Mossman Craig Nickerson Gerald Risser Richard Wagner James Bower Sanford Atwood James Perry Nelson Ross Jamie Osborne Peter Wayne Smith Joel Tanner Ronald Shand John Levy John Ross


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Appendix D Hook, Line and Thinker:

2005-2 Spring 2005-3 Summer 2005-4 Fall 2006-1 Winter

Copies included on the attached CD.


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Appendix E Oceans 11 Presentations

Date School Number of classes Speaker Teacher

Apr-05 Cole Harbour High 4 Jeff Fiona Wallace May-05 Sir John A Macdonald 2 Jeff Bill Penny

May-05 Yarmouth High 5 Jeff/Jen

May-05 Middleton Regional High School 2 Jeff Shelley Rector

June-08 Oceans 11 Outstanding Achievement Award Ceremony at BIO 18 students

Christine/ John Levy

Oct-05 Middleton Regional High School 2 Jeff Shelley Rector

Oct-05 Advocate Harbour School 1 Jeff

Dec-05 Cole Harbour High 3 Jeff Fiona Wallace

Jan-06 Sir John A Macdonald 2 Jeff Bill Penny Community Meetings and Training Sessions Month Meeting Purpose and Location

April Lobster Recruitment Training and Results Meeting For LFA 32, 31B and 31A in Sheet Harbour and Guysborough

April Lobster Recruitment Training and Results Meeting For LFA 27 (Northern Cape Breton) in Neil's Harbour

April Lobster Recruitment Training and Results Meeting For LFA 27 in Sydney

April Lobster Recruitment Training and Results Meeting For LFA 28, 29 and 30 in Port Hawksbury

April Eastern Canadian Fisheries Exposition June LFA 34 Science meeting in Yarmouth

June LFA 34 Lobster Advisory Meeting in Yarmouth - presenting lobster recruitment results


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June LFA 33 Lobster Advisory Meeting in Bridgewater - presenting lobster recruitment results

Month Meeting Purpose and Location

July AVC-LSC Second Lobster Science Workshop

Sept LFA 34 Lobster Advisory Meeting in Yarmouth - presenting lobster recruitment results

Oct LFA 33 & 34 Lobster Recruitment Training and Results Meeting in Shelburne and Barrington

Nov LFA 34 Lobster Recruitment Training and Results Meeting in Yarmouth and Digby

Nov LFA 33 Lobster Recruitment Training and Results Meeting in Bridgewater and Halifax

Nov LFA 34 Lobster Science pre RAP Meeting and Lobster Action Committee Meeting in Yarmouth

Dec 2005 Workshop on New Fisheries- Identifying expectations, coordinating research.

Jan LFA 34 Lobster Science pre RAP Meeting In Yarmouth Jan EBSA Conference at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography Feb LFA 34 Lobster RAP meeting in Yarmouth Feb EMAN workshop at Bedford Institute of Oceanography Feb FSRS annual Conference in Truro Feb LFA 34 Science meeting in Yarmouth - post RAP meeting Feb Fisheries Science Collaborative Program Workshop March Maine Fisherman's Forum in Rockland, Maine

March ESFPA LFA's 32 and 31B Lobster Advisory meeting, V-notch and Lobster Recruitment Presentation in Ship Harbour

March LFA 31A lobster Advisory meeting in Guysborough, presentation on the Lobster Recruitment Results

March LFA 27 Lobster Advisory meeting in Sydney, presentation on the Lobster Recruitment Results

March LFA 28, 29, 30Lobster Advisory meeting in Port Hawksbury, presentation on the Lobster Recruitment Results


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Appendix F CD contains Power Point Presentation summarizing the Lobster Recruitment data Results and a poster summarizing annual results.

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