September 2015

• PDF Agenda
• Meeting Summary

Meeting Materials

Black Sea Bass Data Limited Methods

• Data Limited Techniques for Tier 4 Stocks: An alternative approach to setting harvest control rules using closed loop simulations for management strategy evaluation, Jason McNamee, Gavin Fay, Steven Cadrin
  • Memo: Recommendation for an ABC for black sea bass based on the Data Limited analysis
  • Data and code (zip file)
  • Data Limited Techniques For Level 4 Stocks Presentation
• Terms of Reference for Review of Data Limited Techniques for Black Sea Bass
• Memo: Report on SUN Subcommittee Review of Data Limited Techniques

2016-2018 Spiny Dogfish ABC Specifications

• Staff Spiny Dogfish ABC-Specifications Memo
• Update on the Status of Spiny Dogfish in 2015 and Projected Harvests at the Fmsy Proxy and Pstar of 40%
• Recorded Presentation on Assessment Update from Dr. Paul Rago
• PDF of Dr. Rago's Assessment Update Presentation
• 2015 Spiny Dogfish Fishery Performance Report
• 2015 Spiny Dogfish Fishery Information Document

Criteria for OFL CV Specification

• Description and Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Acceptable Biological Catch Control Rule

MAFMC Research Priorities

• Draft Comprehensive Five Year (2016-2020) Research Plan

Report on Sex-Specific Modelling for Summer Flounder

• Sex-Specific Modelling Presentation