ASMFC American Lobster Draft Addendum XXV
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Poor condition due to
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“Recognizing the impact of climate change on the
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while preserving a functional portion of the lobster
fishery in this area.”
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Addendum XXV was initiated to consider increasing
egg production in SNE by 20% - 60% to increase
chances of good recruitment if environmental
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Trap reductions
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Closed seasons
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Trip limits
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Kim.mckown@dec.ny.gov
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631-444-0454
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This document pertains to the American Lobster Draft Addendum XXV released on November 15, 2016 by ASMFC. It likely contains regulatory measures and proposals concerning the American lobster fishery that stakeholders and the public should review for potential impacts on the industry.
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1 ASMFC American Lobster Draft Addendum XXV November 15, 2016
2 SNE Stock Status SNE lobster Stock is at record low abundance and experiencing recruitment failure (ASMFC, 2015) Poor condition due to environmental factors and continued fishing mortality NY Lobster Landings 10,000,000 900,000 LCMA 6 9,000,000 800,000 LCMA 4 8,000,000 Area 6 Landings (lbs) 700,000 Area 4 Landings (lbs) 7,000,000 600,000 6,000,000 500,000 5,000,000 400,000 4,000,000 300,000 3,000,000 200,000 2,000,000 100,000 1,000,000 0 0
3 Management Goal Recognizing the impact of climate change on the stock, the goal of Addendum XXV is to respond to the decline of the SNE stock and its decline in recruitment while preserving a functional portion of the lobster fishery in this area.
4 Initial Management Response Addendum XXV was initiated to consider increasing egg production in SNE by 20% - 60% to increase chances of good recruitment if environmental conditions become favorable.
5 Management Tools Considered Gauge size changes Trap reductions Closed seasons Trip limits V-notching culls
6 Lobster Addendum XXV Timeline Nov 2016 - Contact LCMT members via mail to see if they recommend additional management tools Nov 30, 2016 LCMT suggestions due to ASMFC Feb 2017 Board meeting finalize draft Addendum XXV approve for public comment Winter 2017 Addendum XXV Public Hearings
7 Thank You Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/NYSDEC Twitter: twitter.com/NYSDEC Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/nysdec Kim McKown MIPR Unit Leader Kim.mckown@dec.ny.gov 631-444-0454
