GMRI would like to thank all who contributed towards the recent cod tagging analysis industry-science workshops. These were a great success and did much to revive some interesting discussions on the movements of cod in the Gulf of Maine region.

About the workshop: As part of its Year Four contract, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) secured funding to support a two-part Industry/Science Workshop for in depth presentation of contemporary cod tagging data from the Northeast Regional Cod Tagging Program (NRCTP). Individuals with a strong interest in both the fishery and the science addressing Atlantic cod in the Gulf of Maine are being invited to participate.

The aims of the two-part workshop are as follows:

Workshop 1 – Initial presentation of data and findings to date Date: Thursday 1st March 2007 Venue: Joe's Boathouse, South Portland, ME • Present in detail the data, analyses and findings to date from the NRCTP. • Invite comments and suggestions from both industry and scientific stakeholders on what additional analyses would benefit our understanding and management of the cod fishery. • Identify a short-list of key analyses which will be undertaken for presentation at the 2nd workshop.

Workshop 2 – Delivery of follow-up analyses Date: Wednesday June 6th 2007 Venue: Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland, ME • Present back to the group the identified short-list of key analyses proposed at the 1st workshop. • Develop a list of recommendations for future research and analyses for cod stocks in the Gulf of Maine and neighboring waters • Identify which findings will be of most interest for inclusion in the final dissemination of results for distribution to stakeholders throughout the region (~5000 individuals).

 

Attendees: Each workshop was attended by up to 30 individuals from both industry and science backgrounds.

Primary contact: Shelly Tallack, Program Manager
(stallack@gmri.org; 207-228-1639)

Logistics coordinator: Sarah Whitford
(swhitford@gmri.org: 207-228-1646)