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This Integrated Fisheries Management Plan is intended for general purposes only. Where there is a discrepancy between the Plan and theFisheries Act and Regulations, the Act and Regulations are the final authority. A description of Areas and Subareas referenced in this Plan canbe found in the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations.

PACIFIC REGION

INTEGRATED FISHERIESMANAGEMENT PLAN

SHRIMP BY TRAWL

MAY 15, 2002 – MARCH 31, 2003

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2002/2003 Shrimp by Trawl Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Page 1 of 33

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GLOSSARY.................................................................................................................................32. FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA PACIFIC REGION AREAS.......................................73. INTERNET SITES.......................................................................................................................8

3.1. Fisheries and Oceans Canada........................................................................................84. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................95. STOCK STATUS.......................................................................................................................10

5.1. Prospects......................................................................................................................105.2. Research......................................................................................................................10

5.2.1. Fishery Independent Shrimp Trawl Surveys ................................................105.2.2. By-catch Sampling Program........................................................................115.2.3. Selective Fishing (Twin-trawl) Study..........................................................11

6. CURRENT MANAGEMENT ISSUES.....................................................................................116.1. Over-capacity..............................................................................................................116.2. Lack of Stock Status Information for Eulachon..........................................................116.3. Enhanced Fishery Values and Future Management Strategies ...................................126.4. Enforcement Capacity.................................................................................................126.5. Multi-species Stocks ...................................................................................................126.6. Co-management for 2002/2003...................................................................................126.7. Rockfish Conservation Measures................................................................................12

7. SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES ............................................................................137.1. Conservation and Sustainability..................................................................................137.2. Domestic Considerations.............................................................................................13

7.2.1. First Nations Fishery....................................................................................137.2.2. Commercial Fishery.....................................................................................147.2.3. Exploratory/Experimental............................................................................14

8. MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR THE DURATION OF THE PLAN...............................148.1. Commercial Fishery....................................................................................................148.2. First Nations Fishery...................................................................................................158.3. Recreational Fishery....................................................................................................158.4. Enforcement Measures................................................................................................16

8.4.1. Overview......................................................................................................168.4.2. Main Program Activities ..............................................................................168.4.3. Fishery Patrol Vessels ..................................................................................178.4.4. Air Surveillance............................................................................................178.4.5. Enforcement Issues and Strategies...............................................................17

9. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES ..........................................................................................199.1. Industry and/or Other Fishers......................................................................................19

9.1.1. Licence Fee Schedule ...................................................................................199.2. Co-management Programs ..........................................................................................209.3. Fisheries and Oceans Canada......................................................................................20

10. ANNUAL (POST-SEASON 2001/2002) REVIEW................................................................2010.1. Management Plan Evaluation Criteria ......................................................................2010.2. Management Issues Post-Season Review 2001/2002 ...............................................2110.3. Long Term Objectives Post-Season Review of 2001/2002 ......................................23

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10.4. Specific Management Objectives Post Season Review of 2001/2002......................2410.4.1. Conservation and Sustainability.................................................................24

10.5. Domestic Considerations Post Season Review of 2001/ 2002..................................2610.5.1. First Nations Fishery..................................................................................2610.5.2. Commercial Fishery...................................................................................2710.5.3. Exploratory/Experimental..........................................................................28

10.6. Conservation and Protection Plan Evaluation Criteria..............................................2911. 2002/ 2003 PERFORMANCE REVIEW CRITERIA.............................................................30

11.1. Current Management Issues......................................................................................3011.2. Specific Management Objectives..............................................................................30

11.2.1. Conservation and Sustainability.................................................................3011.3. Domestic Considerations...........................................................................................31

11.3.1. First Nations Fishery..................................................................................3111.3.2. Commercial Fishery...................................................................................3111.3.3. Exploratory/Experimental..........................................................................31

11.4. Conservation and Protection Plan Evaluation Criteria..............................................3212. REFERENCES.........................................................................................................................3213. ATTACHMENTS ....................................................................................................................33


1. GLOSSARY

aquaculture The process of spawning animals and rearing the progeny tomarketable size, usually involving some level of intervention (e.g.feeding, predator protection) by the aquaculturist.

Area As in Section 2 of the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulationsavailable through the Internet at

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/fishmgmt.htm

beam trawl A type of trawl net in which the mouth of the net is held open by a“beam” or “pole”. The beam is held horizontal across the mouth of thenet while under tow.

by-catch Incidental or unintentional catch of non-target stocks or species.

catch ceiling A total allowable catch (TAC).

catch monitor An individual hired by Fisheries and Oceans Canada to collect catchinformation.

cod end The narrow-necked bag at the end of a trawl net.

communal licence Issued to First Nations organizations pursuant to the AboriginalCommunal Fishing Licences Regulations to carry on fishing andrelated activities.

CommunalCommercial Licence

Issued to First Nations organizations pursuant to the AboriginalCommunal Fishing Licences Regulations for participation in thegeneral commercial fishery. Licences issued are equivalent to thecapacity of licences that have been retired under the AboriginalFisheries Strategy (AFS) Licence Retirement/Allocation TransferProgram.

Designated ServiceBureau

The service bureau designated to undertake the Shrimp Trawl CatchMonitoring Program.

exclusion grate orexcluder

A grate that when inserted properly into a trawl net reduces the amountof non-target species in the catch.

excluder net A second trawl net that when attached properly inside a trawl netreduces the amount of non-target species in the catch.


fishing hail That report required by licence condition as notification prior tocommencement of fishing.

fishing hail number That unique number which is issued by the Designated Service Bureauupon completion of a fishing hail as confirmation of making a fishinghail.

fishing trip That period when the vessel departs from a dock to engage in fishinguntil fishing ceases and shrimp are offloaded.

fixed exploitation rate The exploitation rate is the proportion of the fishable population that istaken as catch. With a fixed rate, the harvestable quota varies with thepopulation size.

harvested Referring to fish, including shrimp, caught by any means.

invertebrate An animal without a backbone.

landed or landing The transfer of catch from a licensed vessel to land (including docksand wharves).

landing hail That report required by licence condition as notification prior tolanding or offloading catch at the end of a fishing trip.

landing hail number That unique number which is issued by the Designated Service Bureauupon completion of a landing hail as confirmation of making a landinghail.

offloaded The landing or removal of catch from the licensed vessel.

observer An individual who has been designated as an observer by the RegionalDirector General for Pacific Region pursuant to section 39 of theFishery (General) Regulations.

on board Referring to that which takes place or exists on the licensed fishingvessel as compared to on land.

otter trawl A type of trawl net in which the mouth of the net is held open andtowed by means of boards of wood and/or metal (“otter” boards or“doors”).

packer A vessel licensed to pack or transport commercially caught fish.

product A general term for the catch produced as a result of fishing activity.


PSARC Pacific Scientific Advice Review Committee (previously Pacific StockAssessment Review Committee).

quota A TAC. For the purposes of the shrimp trawl fishery, an annual quotarefers to the total allowable catch determined from a biomass survey orother stock assessment information.

recruitment The process whereby young animals are added to a fishable stock orpopulation.

sectoral A committee providing a forum for the exchange of information andviews between the clients and Fisheries and Oceans Canada on issuesimportant to the management of a fishery for shrimp.

selective fishing The ability to avoid known, non-target species and stocks or, ifencountered, to release them alive and unharmed.

selectivity device A general term that refers to a device that when added to a trawl netwill reduce the amount of non-target species in the catch.

Shrimp FisherIdentification Number(Fisher ID #)

The unique number assigned by the Designated Service Bureau to theperson who makes hails under the conditions of the shrimp trawllicence.

Shrimp ManagementArea (SMA)

The area of a management unit in the shrimp trawl fishery, based onlocation of fishing grounds and shrimp stocks.

Shrimp Trawl FishingLogbook (Logbook)

A harvest logbook of fishing activity, catch, and gear for the purposeof stock assessment and fisheries management.

Shrimp TrawlLanding Record Book(Landing RecordBook)

A catch record book for the purpose of monitoring all shrimp landingsin-season.

Shrimp TrawlLanding Record

A page from a Shrimp Trawl Landing Record Book.

smelt belt An on board automatic by-catch-discarding machine that uses a seriesof sandpaper belts to separate small fishes, such as smelt, from shrimp(not permitted).

Southern InsideWaters

Shrimp Management Areas 12IN, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, GSTE, FR and23IN.


Stakeholder Used interchangeably with the term “resource-user”, to include allusers of fisheries resources including First Nations, recreational andcommercial fishers of fish, marine mammals and aquatic plants.Depending on the fishery, it may also include crew members or charterservices, and other parties that provide support to the recreationalfishery.

stock assessment Analyses of fisheries and research data used to estimate stockabundance and health or evaluate the effects of fishing on a stock orpopulation and predict the reactions of populations to alternativemanagement choices.

stock A biologically discrete population.

Subarea As in Section 2 of the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulationsavailable through the Internet at


TAC Total allowable catch. The amount of catch that may be taken from astock, determined by analytical procedures, to achieve managementobjectives.

tranship The transfer of fish, including shrimp, from one vessel to anothervessel.

trawl net Any bag-type net that is dragged in the water by a vessel for thepurpose of catching fish. (Under the Fisheries Act and Regulations,“fish” includes shellfish).

twin trawl Two independent trawl nets rigged together to be towed by the samevessel. Facilitates the study of a trawl net with selectivity gearcompared to a trawl net without selectivity gear (“control”).

verification Verification of any or all of the following activities: estimating,weighing, sampling all species, inspection of fishing records, and/orinterviewing the vessel master.

WCVI West coast of Vancouver Island (Areas 123-126 and Subareas 23-7 to23-11).

QCSND Queen Charlotte Sound (Areas 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 130 andSubareas 7-1, 7-25, 7-26, 7-31, 8-1, 10-1, 10-2, 11-1 and 11-2.).


2. FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA PACIFIC REGION AREAS

Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Region restructured its operations in April 2000 to providea stronger focus toward area-based program delivery. As of April 1, 2000, there are four coastalmanagement areas. The North Coast Area is based in Prince Rupert. The Central Coast Areabased in Port Hardy. The South Coast Area is based in Nanaimo. The Fraser River Area andHowe Sound is based on Annacis Island in Delta. These offices may be contacted for localmatters pertaining to the commercial and recreational prawn fishery, and for First Nations’fisheries for food, social and ceremonial purposes.

Pacific Region Administrative Areas as of April 1, 2001

Prince Rupert

Port Hardy

Nanaimo New Westminster


3. INTERNET SITES

3.1. Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Shrimp page, and links to the shrimp by trawl fishing plan:

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/shellfish/shrimp/Default.htm

Pacific Region home page:

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/

Fisheries management home page:


Shellfish management home page:

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/shellfish/index.htm

Acts, Regulations, and Pacific Fishery Management Area definitions:

www.ncr.dfo.ca/communic/policy/dnload_e.htm:

Aquaculture:

www-comm.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/english/aquaculture/default.htm

Area and Subarea maps:

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/Areas/areamap.htm

Consultation Secretariat:

www-comm.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/english/database/Consult.htm

Infectious diseases of shrimp:

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sci/sealane/aquac/pages/toc.htm#shr

Invertebrate stock status reports, including shrimp:

sci.info.pac.dfo.ca/PSARC/ssrs/inverts.htm


Oceans, Pacific Region Web Site:

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/

Openings and Closures, notices:

www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fnsreports/rptmain.cfm

Policy and Communications:

www-comm.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/english/main/default.htm

4. INTRODUCTION

The 2002/2003 Pacific Region Shrimp by Trawl Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP)encompasses the period of May 15, 2002 to March 31, 2003. This plan is approved within thePacific region by the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Regional Director General for the Pacific.

This plan has been developed as an IFMP, which gives a wider focus to the management of thespecies. The Commercial Harvest Plan can be found in Appendix 1.

This plan refers to Canada’s Pacific coast shrimp trawl fishery in B.C., i.e. the harvest of shrimpby means of trawl gear. Shrimp are harvested by two means in the Pacific region, trawl nets andtraps. However, trawl gear is not permissible for recreational fishing. Refer to the PacificRegion IFMP for Shrimp and Prawn by Trap for more information on the commercial trap, or“prawn” fishery, First Nations fisheries, and recreational fisheries for shrimp and prawn by trap.IFMP are available from the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Pacific Region web site or fromPacific Fishery Licensing Units (see Appendix 2).

Information in addition to that presented here is available by visiting the Fisheries and OceansCanada Pacific Region Shrimp Trawl web page.

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/shellfish/shrimp/default.htm

The PSARC Fishery Update - Shrimp by Trawl Fishery also provides additional information onthis fishery. Updates are available from the PSARC Secretariat (250) 756-7208, on-line (below),by e-mail [email protected], or from Fisheries and Oceans Canada FisheriesManagement personnel (see Appendix 2).

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sci/psarc/


5. STOCK STATUS

5.1. Prospects

Shrimp stocks off the west coast of Vancouver Island (WCVI) (Shrimp ManagementAreas [SMA] 23IN, 23OFF, 21OFF, 124OFF, 125OFF) in 2001 showed a markedincrease in abundance over 1999 and 2000 levels. SMA 21 and 23OFF, and 125 are athistorical high biomass as measured by the fishery independent trawl surveys. Surveyresults indicate a large component of age two shrimp were present in 2001. The outlookfor 2002/2003 for the west coast Vancouver Island shrimp stocks is for continued highbiomass.

The eulachon abundance index in SMA 21OFF and 23OFF increased significantly in2001 and is at a record high, however encounter rates by shrimp trawl appear to havedecreased in 2001 which is an encouraging trend.

Shrimp stocks in SMA PRD, 12IN, GSTE, and 16 in 2001 showed increased abundanceover the 2000 levels. GSTE showed the strongest increase in 2001 but this was mostlycomprised of age-1 shrimp. If this large component of age one, shrimp stay in the areaand experience normal survival then the outlook for 2002 is for an increase in fishablebiomass in GSTE.

Shrimp stocks in SMA 12OUT, 18, and 19 showed a decrease in 2001 and the outlook for2002 is for below average abundance.

Detailed results of the 2001 shrimp surveys are presented in Shrimp Survey Bulletinsavailable from the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Shrimp Trawl web site:

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/shellfish/shrimp/Default.htm

Additional scientific information concerning shrimp stocks and the shrimp trawl fisherycan be obtained the Pacific Scientific Advice Review Committee (PSARC) at thefollowing web site:

www-sci.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/english/psarc/default.htm

5.2. Research

5.2.1. Fishery Independent Shrimp Trawl Surveys

Area-swept trawl surveys are undertaken to index shrimp abundance in selectedSMA and to collect biological information needed to understand stock structure.The Survey Subcommittee of the Shrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee (STSC) hasidentified priority areas to be surveyed on an annual basis. In 2001, 13 SMAwere surveyed. These include SMA 23OFF, 124OFF, 23IN, QCSND, 9IN,12OUT, 12IN, PRD, GSTE, 16, 18, 19, FR). Continuation of these surveys andthe possible addition of SMA 3IN are planned for 2002.


In addition to the surveys undertaken in the above mentioned index areas, shrimpbiomass is estimated in SMA 14 (Comox, Hornby and Denman Islands area), 3IN(Portland Inlet and Pearse Canal) using extrapolation procedures.

5.2.2. By-catch Sampling Program

A By-catch Sampling Program in the shrimp trawl fishery has been in place since1997. At-sea observers who estimate catch composition and collect biologicalsamples undertake sampling. This program maintains partial observer coveragewith most of the effort directed at SMA 23IN and 23OFF in 2001/2002.

5.2.3. Selective Fishing (Twin-trawl) Study

The Pacific Coast Shrimpers Cooperative Association (PCSCA) undertook twintrawl study in 2000 and 2001 to test selectivity of non-target fish species usingvarious gear configurations/modifications. The PCSCA has indicated that theresults of the study are encouraging and eulachon by-catch may have beenreduced significantly (final report in progress). The study lead to the voluntaryrecommendation from the shrimp industry that a panel of rigid square plasticlatticework be mandatory in all otter trawls for 2001/2002 to reduce by-catch,particularly eulachon. Contact the PCSCA for further information (see Appendix2).

6. CURRENT MANAGEMENT ISSUES

The Department and the Future Management Committee of the STSC will continue to examineseveral management issues identified in recent years. Continued efforts and progress are beingmade towards resolution, although the issues may not be easily resolved. The FutureManagement Committee contracted an independent consultant to prepared a report on the issuesthat affect the long-term sustainability of the shrimp industry along with options for managingthe fishery so that it remains viable in the future. All shrimp trawl licence holders and interestedthird parties have had an opportunity to provide input into the report and comment on therecommendations in 2001. Contact the PCSCA for further information (see Appendix 2).

6.1. Over-capacity

The Department and members of the shrimp trawl industry continue to have concernsregarding shrimp stocks and the current capacity of the fishing fleet. In light of thecapacity of the fishing fleet and precautionary catch ceilings in most areas to ensureconservation of the shrimp stocks and sustainability of the fishery, shrimp managementareas can be fished quickly and closed.

6.2. Lack of Stock Status Information for Eulachon

The lack of stock information and scientific advice on eulachon has hindered managers inthe setting of eulachon by-catch limits in the shrimp trawl fishery. A precautionaryapproach has been adopted to eulachon by-catch and the setting of eulachon by-catch“action levels”. There were no restrictions in the 2001 season as a result of the actionlevels because eulachon by-catch was low. The shrimp fishery was reopened April 1 toMay 15 in response to favourable stock assessment of shrimp populations and low levels


of eulachon by-catch. Although the lack of scientific information on eulachons anddeclines in eulachon abundance in a number of areas has garnered attention through theavenue of the shrimp trawl fishery, this is a broader issue requiring a comprehensiveapproach to the assessment and management of eulachon stocks coast wide.

6.3. Enhanced Fishery Values and Future Management Strategies

Fishers have expressed concern that the current value of the fishery does not meet theeconomic needs of the participants and request that consideration be given tomanagement strategies to enhance fishery values. Some industry members continue toperceive TAC and a precautionary approach as a constraint to economic expectations.Management strategies for the future will be under discussion in 2002 and will considerrecommendations from the report of the Future Management Committee.

6.4. Enforcement Capacity

Enforcement of this fishery is primarily opportunistic, as priorities within the regionallow. Increased on-grounds enforcement presence may help to support the managementobjectives for this fishery.

6.5. Multi-species Stocks

The geological, geographic and biological features of the B.C. coast has created manydiscrete stocks for many invertebrate species, including shrimp. The multitudes ofshrimp species and stocks involved in the shrimp trawl fishery have resulted in complexmanagement and assessment issues and programs. The expectations of licence holdersfor the development of directed humpback and coonstripe shrimp fisheries has not beenachieved within the current management framework for this fishery, which has focusedprimarily on pink and sidestripe shrimp. The aggregate reporting of shrimp catch as“pink shrimp” regardless of species continues to be a concern to the assessmentframework and tracking of quotas.

6.6. Co-management for 2002/2003

The co-management approach to the fishery will change in 2003, where managementprograms and funding support for the management, assessment and enforcementactivities will be derived through a joint project agreement with a representative industryorganization. The collection of management fees with licence (access) fees will bediscontinued after 2002, requiring a change to the licence fee schedule in Pacific FisheryRegulations. Co-management issues will have to be resolved prior to the fishery openingafter April 1, 2003.

6.7. Rockfish Conservation Measures

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is currently working in cooperation with First Nations andstakeholder groups on developing rockfish conservation measures aimed at protectedseveral rockfish species. Further consultations with affected clients will take placeduring 2002.


7. SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES

7.1. Conservation and Sustainability

7.1.1. To limit harvest to a conservative, scientifically defensible level. To achieve theconservation and sustainable fishery objectives of the Department and the shrimpindustry and to address the issue of the fishing capacity of the fleet, harvest islimited to a TAC in most areas. The setting of TAC follows a biological orprecautionary approach.

7.1.2. To insure the fishing season is consistent with the biological year. The fishingseason follows the egg bearing period to protect mature female shrimp from beingimpacted by the fishery twice in the same biological year.

7.1.3. To monitor fishing effort and landings. An industry-funded catch monitoringprogram, with hail and reporting requirements, tracks fishery landings in eachSMA and provides for monitoring of TAC. In addition, the stock assessmentprogram collects information on fishing activity and effort through logbooks.

7.1.4. To develop biological reference points for the WCVI shrimp fishery. Aprecautionary approach is taken in the management of the seasonal opening forthe offshore fishery off the WCVI.

7.1.5. To incorporate in-season stock assessment information in the management of thefishery. Harvest is set at a fixed exploitation rate ranging between 25% and 33%of the estimated biomass.

7.1.6. To address issues of selective and responsible fishing practices. An at-sea anddockside catch sampling program monitors and verifies fishery catches,composition of the catches and collects biological samples. By-catch is controlledthrough time and area closures, monitoring of in-season by-catch action levels,retention limits for some species, and the mandatory use of selectivity devices.

7.2. Domestic Considerations

7.2.1. First Nations Fishery

Fisheries and Oceans Canada provides opportunities on a priority basis for FirstNations access to shrimp for food, social and ceremonial purposes. TheDepartment will continue to provide opportunities for First Nations to harvest fishfor food, social, ceremonial purposes, in a manner consistent with the SparrowDecision (for more information, visit the web site.

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/AFS/Default.htm

7.2.1.1. To address the issue of concern raised by some First Nations for theincidental by-catch of eulachon by taking a precautionary approach to themanagement of eulachon by-catch using the best scientific information available.


7.2.2. Commercial Fishery

7.2.2.1. Within a management strategy that meets the conservation andsustainability objectives, to consider strategies brought forward by stakeholdersfor an economically viable fishery.

7.2.2.2. To involve the commercial sector in co-management of the fisherythrough increased participation in the decision making process. A contributionagreement has been made annually with the Pacific Coast Shrimpers’ CooperativeAssociation to provide for co-management programs. A Joint Project Agreementwill be developed for 2002/2003 incorporating the advice of the STSC.

7.2.3. Exploratory/Experimental

7.2.3.1. To consider experimental fishing proposals and development ofselective fishing techniques and standards in consultation with the STSC andSelective Fishing Subcommittee. Other proposals for research are directedthrough the scientific licence protocols with the Department.

7.2.3.2. To consider experimentation with selectivity devices that do not meetthe specifications set out in the conditions of the licence. Consideration will begiven to applications for a special amendment to the Conditions of Licence or fora scientific licence (see Appendix 1).

7.2.3.3. To allow for exploratory fishing in areas with a lack of catch history,arbitrary precautionary catch ceilings (generally 10 tonnes) have been assigned.A protocol for assessing shrimp stocks based on fishing information collectedfrom these unsurveyed areas and further development of an exploratory protocolis under consideration.

7.2.3.4. To consider experimental fisheries for the development of directedhumpback shrimp fisheries under the framework presented in Boutillier et al.,‘Pandalus hypsinotus, Humpback shrimp: A review of the biology and arecommended assessment framework for a directed fishery’ (www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sci/psarc/ResDocs/Invertebrate_99.htm)

7.2.3.5. 1999 in consultation with both shrimp trawl and shrimp trap advisorycommittees.

8. MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR THE DURATION OF THE PLAN

8.1. Commercial Fishery

Refer to the Commercial Harvest Plan in Appendix 1 for detailed guidelines whileundertaking commercial fishing activities.


8.2. First Nations Fishery

The Department’s Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS) seeks to provide for the effectivemanagement and regulation of the First Nations fishery through negotiation of mutuallyacceptable fisheries agreements. The Department negotiates approximately 74agreements annually with 145 First Nations in B.C. and the Yukon. Even where anagreement cannot be concluded, Fisheries and Oceans Canada issues communal licencesto First Nations organizations allowing them to fish for food, social and ceremonialpurposes and can include shrimp.

First Nation harvest of shrimp by trawl for food, social, and ceremonial (FSC) purposes issmall. Trawl gear is not a preferred means of shrimp harvest for First Nations FSCfishing, with only one communal licence authorized in 2001. FSC harvest of shrimp ismostly by trap or nets, for more information refer to the IFMP for Shrimp and Prawn byTrap for further information (available from Fisheries and Oceans Canada Pacific RegionInternet site).

Catch monitoring and reporting requirements are outlined in the fisheries agreementand/or communal licence. Communal licences can be amended in-season for resourceconservation purposes. Landing records in the First Nations food, social, and ceremonialfishery for shrimp by trawl are incomplete. The Department has initiated, in consultationwith First Nations, a more comprehensive approach to gathering catch data for thesespecies.

First Nations’ participation in the commercial shrimp by trawl fishery is beingaccommodated through the AFS Licence Retirement/Allocation Transfer Program. TheFisheries and Oceans Canada Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy Licence Retirement TransferProgram (ATP) retires existing commercial licence eligibility’s from fishers on avoluntary basis and re-issues these to eligible First Nations organizations as communalcommercial licences (Category “FS” licences). To date, the ATP has retired sevencommercial shrimp trawl licences to communal commercial licences, which representsthree percent of the commercial fleet. Communal commercial licences are monitoredwith the commercial fishery and have the same reporting and management feerequirements as commercial licences (refer to the Commercial harvest Plan in Appendix1).

For additional information contact the AFS staff (see Appendix 2) or visit the web site.

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/AFS/Default.htm

8.3. Recreational Fishery

Shrimp are harvested by recreational fishers using traps, ring nets, or spears while diving.Trawl gear is not permissible for recreational fishing. Like other recrational fisheries, aB.C. tidal waters sport fishing licence is required to harvest shrimp. Shrimp recreationalfishing regulations are outlined in the IFMP for Shrimp and Prawn by Trap for furtherinformation (available from Fisheries and Oceans Canada Pacific Region Internet site).Regulations are also summarized annually in the B.C. Tidal Waters Sport Fishing


Guide which is available free of charge from licence vendors or the Department, and canbe found on the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Pacific Region Internet site.

For further questions or information, contact a Recreational Fisheries Co-ordinator (seeAppendix 2), a local Fisheries and Oceans Canada office or the Fisheries and OceansPacific Region website at:

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/.

8.4. Enforcement Measures

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has the responsibility to enforce the Fisheries Act andassociated regulations, to address conservation, health and safety issues and to maintainproper management and control of the various fisheries.

Users of the resource have a responsibility to report violations. Any suspected or actualfisheries, wildlife or pollution violations can be quickly and discretely reported to theappropriate enforcement officer by using the toll free Observe, Record and Reporthotline. This toll free number is available 24 hours a day. Confidentiality is assured.

OBSERVE, RECORD AND REPORT - 1-800-465-4DFO (1-800-465-4336)

Enforcement enquiries can also be directed to the local field offices during regular officehours.

8.4.1. Overview

The department’s Conservation and Protection (C&P) has the main responsibilityfor carrying out the Department’s enforcement program. There are approximately150 “fishery officers” designated under Section 5 of the Fisheries Act andstationed in the Pacific Region (encompassing the province of B.C. and YukonTerritory). Their powers and responsibilities are outlined in the Fisheries Act,The Criminal Code of Canada, and the Constitution Act.

8.4.2. Main Program Activities

Since 1997, management of the shrimp trawl fishery has undergone significantchanges to control fishing effort, incorporating risk averse and precautionarymanagement principles. These changes have resulted in a greater need formonitoring and enforcement to maintain control of the fishery.

Fisheries Management staff identified the following priority enforcement issuesfor the 2002/2003 season to maintain control of this fishery: patrol of closedareas/times and monitoring of catches through hailing and reporting requirements.

C&P staff will pursue opportunities to monitor and enforce the issues andproblems associated with this fishery in conjunction with other regional priorities.C&P staff will pursue opportunities to monitor and inspect fishing vessels at-seaand at landing ports. Inspections will focus on hails, landing records and harvestlogs. Closed time and area patrols may be conducted by Canadian Coast Guard


(CCG) patrol vessels, program vessels, or by air, in conjunction with otherpatrols.

8.4.3. Fishery Patrol Vessels

At-sea patrols will be conducted using CCG patrol vessels staffed with marineenforcement officers and/or fishery officers, and C&P program vessels (primarily733 Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats) with fishery officers on board.

8.4.4. Air Surveillance

The regional air-surveillance plane to patrol closed areas/time and locations offishing vessels has been available in the Pacific Region for the past several years.The information collected regularly from air-surveillance includes all sightings ofshrimp trawl vessels and this information has been available to FisheriesManagement for control of the fishery.

8.4.5. Enforcement Issues and Strategies

Issue Section Strategy

Licensing Verification• vessel licensed• no FRC• fail to produce FRC

PacificFisheiresRegulations(PFR)Section(S) 22PFR S 25FisheriesGeneralRegulationsF(G)R S 11

At-sea and dockside inspectionswill occur when opportunitiesexist. These inspections mayinclude checks of all licensingdocuments on board the vessel toensure compliance withregulations.

Fishing during closedtime/area.

PFR S 63 Patrols utilizing patrol vessels willbe pursued when opportunitiesexist. Possibilities exist to use theregional air surveillance plane inco-ordination with patrolsscheduled for priority fisheries.

Fail to provide properlanding and hailinformation, lack ofnotification for change ofarea, cancellation of trip,or incorrect reporting ofarea fished.

F(G)RS 22(7)

At-sea and dockside inspectionswill occur when opportunitiesexist. Investigations will occur onan opportunistic basis, after C&Phas been notified by FisheriesManagement, that a violation hasoccurred. The investigation will bepursed when priorities permit.Possibilities exist to use the



regional air surveillance plane totrack vessels in co-ordination withpatrols scheduled for priorityfisheries.

Fail to maintain “shrimpTrawl Landing RecordBook”.

F(G)RS 22(7)

At-sea and dockside inspectionswill occur when opportunitiesexist. Investigations may alsooccur on an opportunistic basis,after C&P has been notified byFM, that a violation has occurred.The investigation will be pursuedwhen priorities permit.

Fail to maintain HarvestLog Book.

F(G)RS 22(7)

At-sea and dockside inspectionswill occur when opportunitiesexist. Investigations may alsooccur on an opportunistic basis,after C&P has been notified byFisheries Management, that aviolation has occurred. Theinvestigation will be pursed whenpriorities permit.

• by catch monitoring• retain prawns during

closed time for prawn• exceed prawn by

catch limit (100)• retain prawns < 33

mm• fail to keep prawns

separate from shrimpcatch

• fish without aselectivity device inplace

• use of mechanicaldevice for thepurposes ofautomaticallyseparating by-catchfrom shrimp

PFR 68F(G)RS 22(7)

At-sea and dockside monitoringmay include inspections for by-catch limits as noted to ensurecompliance with the regulatoryrequirement. Inspections mayoccur in conjunction withenforcement activities in otherfisheries, particularly where non-compliance in this fishery mayimpact conservation or control inother fisheries.



• more squid than 2% oftotal shrimp onboard

• retention of non-retention species

• failure to recordretained squid oroctopus on “shrimpTrawl LandingRecord”

Fail to off-load “shrimpby trap” prior to fishingshrimp by trawl.

F(G)RS 22(7)

At-sea and dockside inspectionswill occur when opportunitiesexist.

Fish with gear other thantrawl net.

F(G)RS 22(7)

At-sea and dockside inspectionswill occur when opportunitiesexist.

Dockside sales with outFish Vending Licence.

B.C. Fish ActS 13(4)

Dockside inspections andmonitoring will be pursued whenopportunities exist.

9. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

9.1. Industry and/or Other Fishers

9.1.1. Licence Fee Schedule

Currently annual licence fees include management fees, which vary by vessellength and a $100.00 access fee. The management fees are an interim measurewhereby shrimp trawl licence holders collectively contribute approximately$355,000.00 towards incremental costs associated with managing this fishery.This interim arrangement will expire at the end of the 2002/2003 fishing seasonand an alternative arrangement to fund co-management programs will have to benegotiated and developed prior to the opening of the 2003/2004 fishery. Aregulation change to the shrimp trawl licence fee schedule under Pacific FisheryRegulations will be initiated this year. For information on licence fee schedulescontact the Pacific Fishery Licensing Unit (see Appendix 2).

For further information on the shrimp trawl co-management programs requiredfor 2003/2004, please contact the Shrimp Trawl Manager or the Pacific CoastShrimpers’ Co-operative Association.


9.2. Co-management Programs

The following programs are funded by shrimp trawl licence holders through managementfees totalling $349,100.00:

a) A full-time Fisheries and Oceans Canada Shrimp Trawl Manager and annualoperational budget ($68,200.00).

b) A Stock Assessment Program, including fishery-independent area-swept trawlsurveys, and a catch sampling program, including at-sea, dockside and processingplant sampling of shrimp and by-catch. Departmental staff dedicated to theseprograms include a full-time bio-statistician and two biological technicians($152,500.00).

c) A Contribution Agreement between the Department and the Pacific Coast Shrimpers’Cooperative Association) provides the PCSCA with $128,400.00 to fund the ShrimpTrawl Catch Monitoring Program, research and development initiatives (e.g. selectivefishing studies), and a PCSCA Facilitator/Administrator.

9.3. Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada provides stock assessment, management of the fishery andenforcement activities. Personnel are generally multi-tasked and, as a consequence, costsincurred by the Department to manage this fishery are difficult to assess. Estimates madein 1998 approximated the direct costs to the Department to implement this fishery as$290K annually (for management, stock assessment, enforcement and other activities,including licensing and administration). These costs are in addition to the co-management programs funded by licence holders (above).

Departmental personnel, in addition to those listed above (co-management programs),whose duties can be partially ascribed to the management of this fishery include an area-based Management Biologist/Sectoral Committee Chairperson, two FisheriesManagement Co-ordinators (south and central coast), a Senior Biologist, RegionalShellfish Co-ordinator and administrative and informatics support personnel.Departmental personnel, in addition to those listed above (co-management programs),involved in the stock assessment of this fishery include an Assessment Biologist, SeniorBiologist, senior Research Technician, administrative support personnel and data(logbook program) managers. Departmental personnel and operating costs can also beascribed to the operation of Fisheries and Oceans Canada research vessels that undertakestock assessment surveys. Area Resource Managers also have duties that relate to FirstNations fisheries, including shrimp. Intermittent duties of local enforcement personnelcan also be ascribed to this fishery.

10. ANNUAL (POST-SEASON 2001/2002) REVIEW

10.1. Management Plan Evaluation Criteria

The fishery is evaluated annually through the following reviews:

a) Catch Monitoring Program report (post-season).


b) Fishery Update (post-season).c) Catch Sampling Program report (post-season).d) Shrimp Survey Bulletins (in-season).

Together, these reports summarize:

a) TAC and fishery landings by area, and total fishery value.b) In-season adjustments to TAC.c) Post-season comments and recommendations from the Department, processors,

fishers and the catch monitoring program service bureau.d) Enforcement and compliance violations related to the catch monitoring program and

encountered over the course of the program.e) Percentage of egg-bearing females in shrimp sampled.f) Species (shrimp) composition of the catches by area and age, and the size, age and

sex of shrimp from in-season shrimp samples and surveys.g) Catch composition (percentage of target and non-target species) and by-catch

estimates.

10.2. Management Issues Post-Season Review 2001/2002

10.2.1. Was the issue of over-capacity addressed by controlling the harvest to meetTAC? Was the issue of over-capacity addressed in any other regard?

Excessive harvest capacity remains an overriding issue in the management of thisfishery. To ensure conservation of shrimp stocks and sustainability of the fishery,harvest was controlled to a TAC in 31 areas and to a seasonal opening for theWCVI. Further, the STSC recommended a simultaneous coast wide opening todisperse fishing effort at the start of the season.

With two weeks to the end of the 2001/2002 season, 11 SMA were closed. Ofthese, only two had overages of more than 5% of the catch ceilings. This is due toincreased ability of the catch monitoring program to track landings and for theDepartment to manage to area catch ceilings. A contributing factor for theimprovement may have been an indirect effect of poor market conditions thatresulted in continuing decreased fishing effort and thus slower rate of catch inmany areas.

As a result of poor market conditions WCVI shrimp harvest for 2001/2002 wasbelow expectations.

10.2.2. Did knowledge of the B.C. shrimp stocks improve? How many stockassessments were accomplished successfully? What further advances weremade in refining or developing the biologically based management strategy?

Knowledge of B.C. shrimp stocks is improving each year with the continuedcollection of annual survey data, which forms an important sequence of stockassessment information.


In 2001, seven surveys were undertaken in 14 Shrimp Management Areas. Theseincluded the WCVI (SMA’s 23OFF, 124OFF, 125OFF) and Barkley Sound(SMA 23IN), Queen Charlotte Strait and inlets (SMA’s 12OUT and 12IN),Chatham Sound (SMA PRD), Queen Charlotte Sound (SMA QCSND) andCalvert Island (SMA 9IN), the Strait of Georgia (SMA’s GSTE, 16, 18, and 19;SMA 17 to be included if time permits) and off the Fraser River (FR). The abovesurveys are also scheduled for the 2002 season. These surveys incorporate localarea knowledge. Vessel masters interested in assisting in surveys can contact theFisheries and Oceans Canada Science Branch (see Appendix 2).

10.2.3. Are the management units, i.e. Shrimp Management Areas, appropriatedivisions between stocks or fishing grounds, or are adjustments necessary?

Since Shrimp Management Areas were first introduced in 1997, there have beenthree adjustments to area boundaries to align Shrimp Management Areas withstocks or fishing grounds (Subarea 7-25 was moved from SMA 7IN to SMAQCSND; Area 16 was split from SMA GSTE; and inshore Area 2 was split fromoffshore SMA QCI). No adjustments to area boundaries were necessary duringthe course of the 2001/2002 season. Appropriate divisions between stocks andfishing grounds will continue to be refined through ongoing surveys andsampling, and adjustments to area boundaries will be made if necessary.

10.2.4. Was there adequate enforcement of this fishery?

Support and participation by enforcement staff in the STSC meetings during thecourse of the season and in development of the fisheries management plan wasexcellent and improved over recent years. However, further work abnddedication of resources are still needed. Issues highlighted from the catchmonitoring program require some attention.

10.2.5. What means were undertaken to address the issues of selective andresponsible fishing? How did in-season and post-season eulachon by-catchestimates compare to action levels?

A significant step was taken towards selective and responsible fishing practiceswith the implementation of mandatory selectivity devices in all shrimp trawls in2000/2001, based on a voluntary recommendation from the shrimp trawl industry.A “twin trawl” comparison study of by-catch reduction gear was also undertakenin 2000 which led the shrimp industry to make a further recommendation formandatory net modifications (panel of rigid square plastic latticework) for2001/2002. A conference was held by the Pacific Coast Shrimpers’ Co-operativeAssociation that brought together the B.C. shrimp trawl industry and internationalexperts to develop approaches to selective and responsible fishing.

In March of 2002 the Pacific Shrimper’s Cooperative held two by-catchworkshops. These workshops presented the latest information available on theby-catch research and harvest information from the fishery. This information willbe used to further refine the management of the fishery, and ensure reductions inthe over-all by-catch of all species.


A highly precautionary approach has been adopted by the Department in limitingeulachon by-catch in the shrimp trawl fishery through setting by-catch actionlevels. To date in-season estimates (using a ratio of shrimp catch to eulachoncatch) have tended to overestimate eulachon by-catch in comparison to final post-season estimates using catch rates (Hay et al. 1999). For the WCVI in 1999/2000,the in-season estimate of eulachon by-catch (27 tonnes) was 18% higher than thefinal post-season estimate (23 tonnes). Both estimates of by-catch were wellwithin the action level (36 tonnes). Little fishing activity was undertaken inQueen Charlotte Sound and eulachon by-catch estimates were insignificant (lessthan 0.5 tonnes) and well within the action level (50 tonnes). In order to make anin-season estimate of eulachon by-catch using catch rates; the total towing timehas been included in catch monitoring for 2001/2002.

Eulachon by-catch on the WCVI during the 2001/02 fishery is estimated at lessthan eight tonnes.

A lack of assessment information for eulachon has become increasinglyproblematic to the management of the shrimp trawl fishery.

10.3. Long Term Objectives Post-Season Review of 2001/2002

10.3.1. Were adequate steps taken to insure that shrimp stocks are not biologicallythreatened? Was a precautionary approach applied to the management ofshrimp stocks?

The current management and assessment framework applies a precautionaryapproach to the management of shrimp stocks to insure that shrimp stocks do notbecome biologically threatened.

10.3.2. Was the management strategy adequate to provide for a sustainable fishery?

The current management and assessment framework has been implemented toprovide for a long-term sustainable fishery.

10.3.3. Have any long-term management or economic strategies been broughtforward by stakeholders for consideration?

The Future Management Committee of the STSC is investigating managementoptions for the future. A report recommending options was prepared in 2001.

10.3.4. Did fishers participation in co-management programs increase or were thereadvances in co-management programs?

A class contribution and contribution agreement was reached in 2001 for theprovision of $128.4K to the Pacific Coast Shrimpers’ Co-operative Association tocarry out catch monitoring (independent service bureau), research and facilitationprograms. Increased fisher participation in co-management programs continues tobe a long-term project and continual improvements are made. Manyrecommendations regarding co-management brought forward from members ofthe shrimp industry through the sectoral committee process were incorporated inthe management of the fishery in 2001/2002.


10.3.5. Is the fishery preparing to meet the selective fishing objective by 2005?

Yes, the shrimp trawl fishery has made significant progress in advance of thetarget date of 2005 towards meeting the selective fishing objective that “allPacific fisheries in which by-catch is an issue will meet specified standards ofselectivity”. For further information on selective and responsible fishinginitiatives in the shrimp fishery, visit the shrimp trawl web page.

10.3.6. In what way could enforcement of the fishery be improved?

Enforcement could be improved by increasing awareness and understanding forenforcement staff in the conservation-driven management requirements of thisfishery. To this end, presentations to enforcement staff have begun.Consideration could be given to improved enforcement by re-evaluating regionalpriorities with respect to shellfish fisheries.

10.3.7. Did the Department meet the food, social and ceremonial needs of FirstNations with respect to shrimp by trawl?

The Department anticipates that First Nations will be satisfied that the food, socialand ceremonial needs for shrimp by trawl were met. Trawl gear is not a preferredmeans of shrimp harvest in the First Nations food, social and ceremonial fishery.In 2001/02, only one First Nations was issued a 2001/2002 communal licenceauthorizing the harvest of shrimp by trawl gear.

10.4. Specific Management Objectives Post Season Review of 2001/2002

10.4.1. Conservation and Sustainability

10.4.1.1. Was harvest limited to meet TAC?

Harvest was limited to a TAC with a season opening for the WCVI

10.4.1.2. Were the egg-bearing females protected long enough for spawningto complete prior to the fishery opening?

Results from sampling over 1997 to 1999 lead to the expectation that the2000/2001 season opening on June 1, 2001 would follow the larval hatch.Samples collected in 2001 confirmed that the egg-bearing period was finishedprior to the fishery opening.

10.4.1.3. Were fishery landings adequately monitored through the CatchMonitoring Program and logbooks? Were there mis-reporting or under-reporting? Were there problems with the Catch Monitoring Program in theopinion of industry members, the Department or the Designated ServiceBureau?

Fishery landings were adequately monitored through the Catch MonitoringProgram and logbooks, nonetheless there are problem areas requiring someattention. As summarized in the 2000/2001 final report, there remains someindividuals that do not properly meet the hailing and landing record reporting


requirements, in particular, cancelling hails is an outstanding problem. Reportingof small shrimp as “pink shrimp” regardless of species remains a concern in thetracking of quotas. The dumping and under-reporting of small shrimp(“pinheads”) has been a localized concern at some times. Verification of landedcatches in comparison to reported catches needs improvement. Continued effortsshould be made to include catch verification within the catch sampling program.The following refinements have been made to the 2001/2002 plan to addressproblems highlighted by the Catch Monitoring final report: catch by species andarea are included in hail requirements, the provision for multiple day trips hasbeen terminated, Southern Inside Waters has biannual instead of quarterlyopenings due to difficulties tracking small catch ceilings. A cost-effective meansto co-ordinate observer coverage remains a challenge for the program.

10.4.1.4. Were biological reference points developed for the offshore fisheryoff the WCVI? How did the in-season assessment of the WCVI relate to theseasonal opening?

Biological reference points for the Tofino and Nootka grounds (Areas 124 and125) were presented to the PSARC in June 2000 (Boutillier et al. 2000). Therecommendations were incorporated into the in-season management of the 2001WCVI fishery. Due to fishery closures while an assessment of eulachon by-catchwas undertaken, the WCVI season was extended to December 31, 2001.However, as a result of poor market conditions, and early gear restrictions onreaching precautionary eulachon action levels, the WCVI catch did not reachexpectations.

10.4.1.5. Was the in-season stock assessment information incorporated intothe in-season management of the fishery?

In-season stock assessments were incorporated into the in-season management ofthe fishery: quotas were set in 14 areas following surveys, assessments were madein two areas by extrapolation from index (survey) areas, and it was determinedthat fishery catches over the WCVI season in comparison to the May surveywould not reach expectations. Due to low harvests during the winter of2001/2002, the Department approved an application by industry for an earlyopening of the WCVI fishing grounds beginning April 1, 2002.

10.4.1.6. Were results compiled from the Catch Sampling Program? Canareas for improvement to selective fishing practices be identified?

A presentation was made to the PSARC in 2000 (Olsen et al. 2000) summarizingresults of the catch sampling program from 1997 to 1999. Generally, developingselectivity gear could make improvements to selective fishing practices specific tothe by-catch concern in a given area. Although offshore areas generally haverelatively low by-catch on a global comparison, and in comparison to inshoreareas, eulachon by-catch has been a concern (WCVI and Queen Charlotte Sound).For inshore areas, a means to reduce the overall amount of by-catch has been the


concern. Significant improvements in by-catch reduction should be observedwith the implementation (2001/2002) of mandatory selectivity devices.

An updated research working paper is expected to be presented at PSARC during2002.

10.4.1.7. Was enforcement staff involved in the fishery?

Enforcement staff were involved in the STSC and the management planningprocess, and fisheries management has made information sessions available inrecent years.

10.5. Domestic Considerations Post Season Review of 2001/ 2002


10.5.1.1. How many communal licences for food, social or ceremonialfisheries were issued? What were the First Nations catches of shrimp?

In the 2001/2002 season, only one communal licence was issued. As of March2002, landing records in the First Nations food, social, and ceremonial fishery forshrimp by trawl are incomplete. The Department has initiated, in consultationwith First Nations, a more comprehensive approach to gathering catch data forthese species.

10.5.1.2. How many communal commercial licences were issued? Were anynew licences issued to First Nations’ organizations this season?

In 2000, there were three communal commercial shrimp trawl (category “FS”)licences. In 2001, four additional licences were transferred through ATP to totalseven “FS” licences. This represents three percent of the commercial shrimptrawl licences.

10.5.1.3. Were any issues brought forward by First Nations and, if so, howwere they addressed?

Some First Nations expressed concerns for poor returns of eulachon to spawningrivers and for eulachon by-catch in the shrimp trawl fishery. The cause of thedeclines in eulachon returns to many B.C. rivers are unclear, but is likely due inpart to broad biophysical changes to the ocean environment consistent with globalclimate change, as well as to river-specific affects such as habitat alterations thatmay affect eulachon spawning grounds. The declines in eulachon returns havenot been attributed to by-catch in the shrimp fishery. Nonetheless, the shrimptrawl fishery has become an avenue by which both these concerns are expressed.Concerns for eulachon are addressed by implementing restrictive andprecautionary management measures to reduce eulachon by-catch and byincluding First Nations in the advisory process. Furthermore, the shrimp trawlindustry is making strides to reduce eulachon by-catch through gear technology


development. Information on responsible and selective fishing practices andeulachon related initiatives in the shrimp fishery have been presented and madepublicly available. This information is available through the Pacific CoastShrimpers’ Cooperative.


10.5.2.1. How many commercial shrimp trawl licences were issued?

Two hundred and thirty-eight commercial (category “S”) and one communalcommercial (category “FS”) shrimp trawl licences were renewed for the2001/2002 season. Of 238 eligible licences, 174 actively fished in 2001/2002,which is a slight increase over the previous season.

10.5.2.2. Was there a means to consider input from the commercial sector indeveloping harvesting strategies for a sustainable fishery?

Input from the commercial sector in developing harvesting strategies isincorporated through advice from the STSC. The STSC formed a FutureManagement Committee to investigate management options for the future.

10.5.2.3. Were any strategies brought forward from the commercial sectorto improve the economics of the fishery this season? Were any implemented?

The recommendation from the STSC for split seasonal openings for southerninside waters was made in attempt to better address market demands throughoutthe season and to potentially improve value of the catch and to provide income tofishers throughout the season.

10.5.2.4. Were co-management programs accomplished successfully? Whatwere fishers’ comments in regards to management and assessment? Withoutcompromising the conservation and sustainable objectives of theDepartment, could any of these comments be addressed?

Co-management programs were accomplished successfully with a contributionagreement negotiated between the Department and the Pacific Coast Shrimpers’Co-operative Association. The collection of management fees with licence(access) fees continues to receive the support of the industry as the means forfishers to contribute equitably towards co-management programs. Some membersof the shrimp trawl industry perceive conservation objectives and a precautionaryapproach as a constraint to economic expectations. To address comments fromthe industry without compromising conservation objectives, consideration couldbe given to: obtaining additional input and local area knowledge for shrimpsurveys (e.g. identifying an area representative), considering a monthly samplingregime for assessment under scientific licence, allocating small quotas in closedareas to the PCSCA with a proposal on how to allocate this quota to fish to theTAC, funding for assessment of humpback shrimp fisheries and improvedfeedback mechanisms in the sectoral committee process.


10.5.2.5. Will a three year IFMP be developed in 2002?

A three-year IFMP will not be developed in 2002. With the Future ManagementCommittee considering options for changes to the management strategy, themanagement style of this fishery may not remain static through to 2005.Furthermore, a new approach to co-management will be developed in 2002,which will require evaluation before being incorporated into a longer termmanagement plan.


10.5.3.1. How many amendments and scientific licences were issued toexperiment with selectivity devices?

There was not a high demand to experiment with unusual selectivity devicesduring the season; only two amendments were issued. Scientific licences wereissued to the Pacific Coast Shrimpers’ Co-operative Association to the volunteer“support” vessel to undertake the twin trawl comparison studies to address theeulachon by-catch issue.

10.5.3.2. How many proposals were brought to the Selective FishingSubcommittee? Did the Pacific Coast Shrimpers’ Cooperative Associationbegin a study of selectivity gear as was anticipated? What did it achieve, orfind?

The Selective Fishing Subcommittee entertained two proposals for gear relatedstudies. The twin trawl comparison study (two parts) was accomplishedsuccessfully and results are encouraging. From the study, a voluntaryrecommendation was made by the shrimp industry to implement gearmodifications for 2001/2002 to reduce by-catch, particularly eulachon. Aproposal was also brought forward for a volunteer “support” vessel, whichundertook to examine whether gear modifications showing promise in the twintrawl study would reduce eulachon by-catch in a commercial otter trawl.Preliminary results indicate that by-catch of eulachon and other species may havebeen reduced significantly with a panel of rigid square plastic latticework in anotter trawl (final report in progress). Recommendations are being made forfurther gear research in 2002, to further examine gear modifications that mayhave shown some promise in this first round of studies.

10.5.3.3. How many exploratory areas were fished? Were any areasidentified as productive for shrimp? Were assessments carried out in any ofthese areas?

In 1999/2000, 10 tonne exploratory catch ceilings were set in 13 areas and 25tonne exploratory catch ceilings were set in two areas. Since 1999, the catchceilings in SMA 3IN and 9IN (formerly 10 tonne exploratory areas) have beenbased on assessment information. SMA 9IN has been surveyed and an


assessment has been extrapolated for SMA 3IN from the adjacent index (survey)area. No new assessments of exploratory harvest areas took place in 2001/2002.For 2002/2003, it is intended that the PRD survey include SMA 3IN. Of nextpriority, the Survey Subcommittee has identified SMA 5IN, 6IN, and 27IN(precautionary 10 tonnes catch ceilings) and 27OFF for assessment, as catchesindicate there may be additional stocks in these areas. However, resources havebeen fully committed to surveys in index areas at this time.

10.5.3.4. Were any advances made towards developing directed humpbackshrimp fisheries?

Directed fisheries for humpback shrimp are under consideration following thepresentation of Pandalus hypsinotus, humpback shrimp a review of the biologyand a recommended assessment framework for a directed fishery (1999). Areasfor development of directed humpback shrimp fisheries are to be identified withinput from the STSC. These may be areas that have been surveyed or areas wherethere are significant proportions of humpback shrimp in the landings. Followingstock surveys, directed fisheries with quotas for humpback shrimp may be set inselect areas. To date, funding resources have been fully committed to the existingsurvey program. A study on the impacts of trawl and trap fishing gear is beingundertaken by the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Science Branch, West VancouverLabs, and may provide information to assist in the development of directedhumpback shrimp fisheries.

10.6. Conservation and Protection Plan Evaluation Criteria

10.6.1. How many hours were spent on enforcement of this fishery? How manycharges, warnings, seizures and suspected violations? Is this an increase ordecrease from last season?

In the 2001/2002 season the Departmental Violations System (DVS) recorded thatfishery officers expended a total of 410 hours on the commercial shrimp trawlfishery, 168 of which were patrol hours. A total of 101 vessels, 141 persons,three vehicles and 102 gear were checked by C&P staff. The result was 69violations which was an increase from the previous year.

10.6.2. How many occurrences were reported by the Catch Monitoring ServiceBureau and what was the nature of these occurrences?

In the 2001/2002 season, the Designated Service Bureau reported 370 occurrencesto do with this fishery, indicating potential violations ranging from incomplete orincorrect fishing logs (16), incomplete landing records or discrepancies in landingrecords (48), hails incomplete or incorrect information reported (178) andretention of prohibited species (8). Many such occurrence reports came about as aresult of the same incident. In general, occurrences are followed up in-seasonprovided Regional priorities allow and with notification to fishery officers fromFisheries Management that a suspected violation may have occurred.


10.6.3. Were there any other in-season enforcement issues and were any unresolved?

There were no other issues.

11. 2002/ 2003 PERFORMANCE REVIEW CRITERIA

11.1. Current Management Issues

11.1.1. Were the issues of conservation and over-capacity of the fleet addressed bycontrolling the harvest to meet TAC? Were these issues addressed in any otherregard?

11.1.2. Was assessment information collected from eulachon spawning rivers and did itassist in the management of the shrimp trawl fishery? Was any specific scientificadvice provided in regards to eulachon by-catch action levels? Has a coast wideapproach to eulachon assessment and management been developed?

11.1.3. What considerations are being made or accomplished in regard to fishers’ goalsfor the improved economics of the fishery, enhancing fishery values and/or futuremanagement strategies?

11.1.4. Was there adequate enforcement of this fishery?

11.1.5. What progress was made with respect to managing and accounting for multipleshrimp species in the catch?

11.1.6. Were there difficulties in establishing a new co-management approach for the2002/2003 fishery, and for industry to provide funding support for incrementalmanagement programs?

11.2. Specific Management Objectives

11.2.1. Conservation and Sustainability

11.2.1.1. Was harvest limited to meet TAC?

11.2.1.2. Were the egg-bearing females protected long enough for the larvalhatch to complete prior to the fishery opening?

11.2.1.3. Were fishery landings adequately monitored through the CatchMonitoring Program and logbooks? Were there mis-reporting or under-reportingof catch? Were there problems with the Catch Monitoring Program in the opinionof industry members, the Department or the Service Bureau?

11.2.1.4. What was the outcome of the WCVI in-season assessment and how didthe biological reference points recommended in Martell et al. (2000) compare tothe fishery catch?


11.2.1.5. Was in-season stock assessment information incorporated into the in-season management of the fishery?

11.2.1.6. Were results compiled from the Catch Sampling Program? Can areasfor improvement to selective fishing practices be identified? Was eulachon by-catch reduced with the otter trawl gear modifications (rigid mesh)?

11.2.1.7. Was enforcement staff involved in the fishery?

11.3. Domestic Considerations


11.3.1.1. How many communal licences for food, social or ceremonial fisherieswere issued? What were the First Nations catches of shrimp?

11.3.1.2. How many communal commercial licences were issued?

11.3.1.3. Were any issues brought forward by First Nations and, if so, how werethey addressed?


11.3.2.1. How many commercial shrimp trawl licences were issued?

11.3.2.2. Did the commercial sector recommend any new harvesting strategiesfor a sustainable fishery?

11.3.2.3. Were any strategies brought forward from the commercial sector toimprove the economics of the fishery this season? Were any implemented?

11.3.2.4. Were co-management programs accomplished successfully? Whatwere fishers’ concerns in regards to management and assessment? Withoutcompromising the conservation and sustainable objectives of the Department,could any of these concerns be addressed?


11.3.3.1. How many proposals were brought to the Selective FishingSubcommittee?

11.3.3.2. How many amendments and scientific licences were issued toexperiment with selectivity devices?

11.3.3.3. How many exploratory areas were fished? Has there been anyinformation collected for stock assessment in those exploratory areas that wereidentified as productive for shrimp?


11.3.3.4. Was there any progress in developing directed humpback shrimpfisheries?

11.4. Conservation and Protection Plan Evaluation Criteria

11.4.1. How many hours were spent on enforcement of this fishery? How many charges,warnings, seizures and suspected violations? Is this an increase or decrease fromlast season?

11.4.2. How many occurrences were reported by the Catch Monitoring Service Bureau,and what was the nature of these occurrences?

11.4.3. Were there any other in-season enforcement issues and were any unresolved?

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13. ATTACHMENTS

Appendix 1: 2002/2003 Shrimp by Trawl Commercial Harvest PlanAppendix 2: Contacts for Further InformationAppendix 3: Shrimp Trawl Sectoral CommitteeAppendix 4: Example of Shrimp Trawl Fishery Harvest Log RecordAppendix 5: Example of Shrimp Trawl Landing RecordAppendix 6: Identification Features of Commercial Shrimp SpeciesAppendix 7: Prawn Minimum Size LimitAppendix 8: Locations of Glass Sponge Reefs in Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte SoundAppendix 9: Shrimp Management Areas of the British Columbia CoastAppendix 10: Maps of Shrimp Management Areas

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Appendix 1: 2002/2003 Shrimp by Trawl Commercial Harvest Plan

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. MANAGEMENT CHANGES AND HIGHLIGHTS - 2002/2003..............................................42. OPEN TIMES FOR 2002/2003....................................................................................................4

2.1. Notification of Closure..................................................................................................42.1.1. Fishery Notices...............................................................................................52.1.2. Canadian Coast Guard Announcements.........................................................5

2.2. Basis for Area Closures.................................................................................................52.3. Seasonal Closures..........................................................................................................5

2.3.1. Areas 1 to 21, 23 to 29, 101 to 111, 121 to 127, 130, 142 .............................52.3.2. Areas 1, 2, 101, 102, 104, 105........................................................................62.3.3. Area 14 ...........................................................................................................62.3.4. Areas 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 28 and 29........................................62.3.5. Areas 27 and 127............................................................................................6

2.4. Permanent Closures.......................................................................................................62.4.1. Area 1 .............................................................................................................62.4.2. Area 2 .............................................................................................................62.4.3. Area 13 ...........................................................................................................62.4.4. Area 14 ...........................................................................................................72.4.5. Area 16 ...........................................................................................................72.4.6. Area 17 ...........................................................................................................72.4.7. Area 18 ...........................................................................................................72.4.8. Area 19 ...........................................................................................................72.4.9. Area 20 ...........................................................................................................82.4.10. Area 23 .........................................................................................................82.4.11. Area 24 .........................................................................................................82.4.12. Area 28 .........................................................................................................82.4.13. Area 29 .........................................................................................................9

3. LICENSING.................................................................................................................................93.1. Licence Category...........................................................................................................93.2. Species...........................................................................................................................93.3. “Schedule II” Species..................................................................................................103.4. Gear .............................................................................................................................103.5. Licence Period.............................................................................................................113.6. Conditions of Licence .................................................................................................113.7. Catch Reporting Compliance ......................................................................................113.8. Fishers Registration Card............................................................................................113.9. Violations and Licence Sanctions ...............................................................................113.10. Licence Conditions to Transport Fish (Part Three)...................................................113.11. Dual Shrimp by Trawl and Shrimp and Prawn by Trap Licence Restrictions ..........11

4. INCIDENTAL CATCH – RETENTION SPECIES ..................................................................124.1. Catch Reporting Requirements for Incidental Catch – Retention Species..................12

4.1.1. Retention Limit of Prawn.............................................................................124.1.2. Squid – Incidental Catch Permitted to be Retained......................................13

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4.1.3. Octopus – Incidental Catch Permitted to be Retained..................................134.1.4. Humpback and Coonstripe Fisheries............................................................13

5. SHRIMP MANAGEMENT AREAS AND CATCH CEILINGS .............................................135.1. West Coast of Vancouver Island Offshore Seasonal Opening....................................165.2. Southern Inside Waters – Two Openings....................................................................165.3. In-Season Adjustments to Catch Ceilings...................................................................17

5.3.1. In-season Changes to Catch Ceilings Based on Biomass Estimates............175.3.2. In-Season Re-openings in the Event of Available Quota.............................175.3.3. In-season Changes to Catch Ceilings for Southern Inside Waters...............17

6. SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS........................................................................................186.1. Shrimp Management Area Queen Charlotte Sound ....................................................186.2. Shrimp Management Area 2IN ...................................................................................186.3. Shrimp Management Areas 27IN and 27OFF ............................................................18

7. SELECTIVE FISHING PRACTICES .......................................................................................197.1. Selectivity Devices......................................................................................................19

7.1.1. Experimenting with Selectivity Devices......................................................197.1.2. Future Standards for Selectivity Devices.....................................................20

7.2. Selective Fishing Practices..........................................................................................207.3. Incidental Catch - Non-retention Species....................................................................22

7.3.1. Non-retention of Fin fish..............................................................................227.4. Eulachon Monitoring...................................................................................................227.5. Dumping of Shrimp.....................................................................................................23

8. SHRIMP TRAWL CATCH MONITORING PROGRAM........................................................238.1. Notification Prior to Commencement of a Fishing Trip .............................................248.2. Notification of a Change in Fishing Area ...................................................................258.3. For Fishing Trips Longer Than Seven Days ...............................................................258.4. Notification Prior to Offloading Product ....................................................................258.5. Cancellation of a Fishing Hail Number.......................................................................268.6. Catch Reporting Requirements ...................................................................................26

8.6.1. Shrimp Trawl Landing Record Book...........................................................268.6.2. Shrimp Trawl Landing Record.....................................................................268.6.3. Shrimp Trawl Landing Record – Copies......................................................278.6.4. Transporting Shrimp Other Than by the Catcher Vessel.............................278.6.5. Storing Product.............................................................................................278.6.6. Final Catch Reports (Sales Records)............................................................288.6.7. Dockside Verification..................................................................................29

9. SHRIMP TRAWL FISHING LOGBOOK (HARVEST LOGBOOK) .....................................299.1. Harvest Log Data or Shrimp Trawl Fishing Logbook ................................................30

9.1.1. Gear Questionnaire.......................................................................................319.1.2. Confidentiality of Shrimp Trawl Fishing Logbook Data.............................319.1.3. Nil Report for Harvest Log – Licence Issued but not Fished.......................31

9.2. Confidentiality of Data................................................................................................3110. CATCH SAMPLING PROGRAM..........................................................................................32

10.1. Selection of Vessels for Catch Sampling Program...................................................3210.2. Designation of Observers..........................................................................................3210.3. Observer Coverage – Request from Regional Director General...............................32


10.4. Shrimp Samples for Biological Sampling.................................................................3311. ACCESS FOR FIRST NATIONS FISHERIES.......................................................................3312. GLASS SPONGE (HEXACTINELLID) REEFS....................................................................3413. SHRIMP TRAWL LANDING RECORD BOOK OUTLETS ................................................34


1. MANAGEMENT CHANGES AND HIGHLIGHTS - 2002/2003

1.1. Opening date: The 2002/2003 shrimp trawl fishery opens coast-wide, with the exceptionof West Coast of Vancouver Island (WCVI) fishery 00:01 June 1, 2002. Refer to Section2.

1.2. WCVI: The WCVI fishery will open May 15, 2002. This area will be managed to anaction level for harvest to be based on a stock assessment survey of the fishing grounds inMay of 2002.

1.3. Eulachon action levels (WCVI): A very precautionary approach will continue to betaken in 2002 to the setting of eulachon by-catch action levels in the shrimp trawl fishery.As an interim measure, the initial eulachon by-catch action level for the WCVI will be setat 40 tonnes, divided equally between Shrimp Management Area (SMA) 23OFF andSMA 21OFF/124OFF/125OFF/126OFF. These initial action levels may be adjusted in-season following a review of eulachon abundance indices from offshore surveys of theshrimp grounds to one percent of the index of eulachon abundance on the shrimpgrounds, which is a conservative estimate of juvenile eulachon abundance offshore, to amaximum ceiling of 40 tonnes. Refer to Section 7.4.

1.4. Southern Inside Waters : In support of a recommendation from the Shrimp TrawlSectoral Committee the “Southern Inside Waters” (SMA 23IN, 12IN, 14, GSTE, 16, 17,18, 19, and FR), will have a split seasonal opening. The openings for Southern InsideWaters will be June 1, 2002 for 65% of the catch ceiling and November 15, 2002 for theremainder of the annual quota. Refer to Section 5.2.

2. OPEN TIMES FOR 2002/2003

With the exception of those seasonal and permanent closures, and the WCVI opening at00:01 May 15, 2002, the harvest of shrimp by trawl will open 00:01 hours June 1, 2002and generally will remain open until either the catch ceiling or action level for a givenSMA is attained, or until March 31, 2003.

2.1. Notification of Closure

It is the fisher’s responsibility to ensure that an area is open prior to setting gear.

Vessel masters are advised to call the Shrimp Information Line (888) 978-7888 forinformation on area closures, the results of surveys, adjustments to catch ceilings andother in-season fishery information. Information will be available 24 hours a day byrecording at this toll free number.

Fishers are advised to note that Archipelago is not responsible for notifying fishersof existing or pending closures.


The Shrimp Trawl Manager at (250) 286-5887 or a Fisheries Manager or Co-ordinatorlisted in Appendix 2 may be contacted as an alternative to the Shrimp Information Linefor the status of the fishery in a given area.

2.1.1. Fishery Notices

Information on area openings, through Fishery Notices for Shrimp by Trawl, canbe obtained by contacting local Fisheries Offices, the Fishery Managers listed inAppendix 2, or through the Pacific Region internet (see below). Many buyersalso receive the Fishery Notices and may be able to provide fishers with currentinformation.

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/toppages/record.htm

2.1.2. Canadian Coast Guard Announcements

Once a week the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) announces shellfish openings andclosures. These announcements will be made, time permitting, following regularscheduled WX broadcasts and may be interrupted or delayed for Search andRescue (SAR) priorities. Broadcast times are as follows:

Tofino MCTS Mondays 14:15 hours 2115 UTCVancouver MCTS Tuesdays 08:10 hours 1510 UTCComox MCTS Tuesdays 08:20 hours 1520 UTCPrince Rupert MCTS Tuesdays 09:05 hours 1650 UTC

2.2. Basis for Area Closures

SMA will close in-season as required on the basis of any one or more of the following:

a) Catch ceilings or annual quotas for any species of shrimp have been attained.b) For the areas included as Southern Inside Waters, the proportion of the catch ceiling

allocated to that period has been attained.c) The seasonal opening has ended, or the action level reached, for the WCVI offshore.d) Eulachon or other by-catch levels, including that of prawns, are deemed by the

Department as too high.e) For other reasons of conservation.f) If the Department is of the opinion that the fishery may be characterized as

unmanageable.g) Access to shrimp by First Nations for food, social and ceremonial purposes is

jeopardized.

2.3. Seasonal Closures

2.3.1. Areas 1 to 21, 23 to 29, 101 to 111, 121 to 127, 130, 142

2.3.1.1. Coast-wide Delayed Opening: All Canadian fisheries waters in thePacific Ocean will be closed to shrimp trawl from April 1, 2001 to May 31, 2001,except for WCVI. (Seasonal Closure).


2.3.2. Areas 1, 2, 101, 102, 104, 105

2.3.2.1. Dixon Entrance/Hecate Strait Closure: Those waters of Subareas 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 101-7, 102-1, 104-2, 104-4, 104-5 and that portionof Subareas 101-10 and 104-1 south of 54016’N latitude, that portion of Subarea102-2 north of 530N latitude and west of 1310W longitude and that portion ofSubareas 104-3, 105-1 and 105-2 west of 1310W longitude will be closed 00:01hours June 1, 2002 to 08:00 hours July 15, 2002. (Crab Softshell Closure)

2.3.3. Area 14

2.3.3.1. Baynes Sound Closure: Those waters of Subareas 14-8 and 14-15will be closed April 1, 2002 to March 31, 2003 pending proposal from fishers toaddress by-catch issues in this area. (Conservation closure, by-catch concern.)

2.3.4. Areas 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 28 and 29

2.3.4.1. Southern Inside Waters: Areas 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 28, 29,and Subareas 12-22, 12-23, 12-26 to 12-48, and 23-1 to 23-6 will have twoopenings. (See Section 6.2)

2.3.5. Areas 27 and 127

2.3.5.1. SMA 27IN and 27OFF: Open under request with confirmation ofobserver coverage. (See Section 7.3)

2.4. Permanent Closures

The following areas will be closed April 1, 2002 to March 31, 2003:

2.4.1. Area 1

2.4.1.1. McIntyre Bay: Subarea 1-5 (Conservation Closure – Halibut)

2.4.2. Area 2

2.4.2.1. Cumshewa Inlet: Subareas 2-3 and 2-4 (Under New andDeveloping Fisheries Guidelines).

2.4.3. Area 13

2.4.3.1. Deep Water Bay: A portion of Subarea 13-7 inside a line from afishing boundary sign at Separation Head to a fishing boundary sign at thenorthwesterly entrance to Deepwater Bay. (Salmon Holding Area)

2.4.3.2. Discovery Passage : Subareas 13-3, 13-4, 13-5 and a portion of 13-6. Those waters of Discovery Passage bounded on the north by a straight linedrawn true west from North Bluff on Quadra Island, across Seymour Narrows to afishing boundary sign on Vancouver Island, and on the south by a line from the


Cape Mudge light true west to Vancouver Island. (Marine Reserve and ResearchClosure)

2.4.3.3. Kelsey Bay: Subarea 13-34. (Navigational Closure)

2.4.4. Area 14

2.4.4.1. Subareas 14-11 (Upper Baynes Sound) and 14-14 (ComoxHarbour). (Navigational Closure)

2.4.5. Area 16

2.4.5.1. Subareas 16-3 (Bargain Bay), 16-4 (Pender Harbour) and 16-5(Head of Sechelt Inlet). (Navigational Closure)

2.4.5.2. Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park: Those waters ofSkookumchuck Narrows and Sechelt Rapids in Subarea 16-9 bounded on the westby a line from a point on the foreshore at the westerly limit of Secret Bay onSechelt Peninsula thence 500 true to a point on the foreshore on the mainland; andthe east by a line from Raland Point on Sechelt Peninsula, thence 500 true to apoint on the foreshore on the mainland. (Park)

2.4.6. Area 17

2.4.6.1. Subareas 17-7 (Ladysmith Harbour ) and 17-14 (NanaimoHarbour). (Navigational Closure)

2.4.7. Area 18

2.4.7.1. Subareas 18-7 (Sansum Narrows, Burgoyne Bay and Maple Bay),18-8 (Cowichan Bay) and 18-10 (Fulford Harbour). (Navigational Closure)

2.4.7.2. Satellite Channel: Subarea 18-8 and that portion of Subarea 18-6found inside a line starting at 48°41.46'N 123°29.48'W, thence one nautical mile60° true to 48°41.96'N 123°28.178'W, thence one nautical mile 330° true to48°42.82'N 123°28.92'W, thence one nautical mile 240° true to 48°42.32'N123°30.23'W, thence one nautical mile 150° true to the point of origin. (B.C.Provincial Ecological Reserve #67).

2.4.8. Area 19

2.4.8.1. Subareas 19-1 (Victoria Harbour, navigational closure), 19-2(Esquimalt Harbour, navigational closure), 19-6 (Sidney Spit Marine Park, parkreserve), and 19-7 to 19-12 (Saanich Inlet, conservation).

2.4.8.2. Ogden Point : Those waters of Subarea 19-3 inside a line from thenavigation light at the western end of the Ogden Point Causeway thence to


Brotchie Ledge Light, thence to Holland Point on Vancouver Island. (MarineReserve)

2.4.8.3. 10 Mile Point: Those waters of Subareas 19-4 and 19-5 within 0.4nautical miles of Cadboro Pt. navigation light. (Marine Reserve)

2.4.8.4. Race Rocks: Those waters of Subareas 19-3 and 20-5 within 0.5nautical miles of Great Race Rocks. (Marine Reserve)

2.4.9. Area 20

2.4.9.1. Race Rocks: Those waters of Subareas 19-3 and 20-5 within 0.5nautical miles of Great Race Rocks. (Marine Reserve)

2.4.9.2. Subareas 20-2 (Port San Juan), 20-6 and 20-7 (Sooke Harbour andBasin). (Navigational Closure)

2.4.10. Area 23

2.4.10.1. Pacific Rim National Park, Broken Group Islands: Those waters ofthe Broken Group Islands in Barkley Sound within park boundaries as shown,since 1989, on Canadian Hydrographic Service Chart 3671. (Park)

2.4.11. Area 24

2.4.11.1. Pacific Rim National Park, Grice Bay and McBey Islets: Thewaters of Tofino Inlet within Pacific Rim National Park including McBey Isletsand Dinner Island in Tsapee Narrows, Browning Passage in Subarea 24-9 andGrice Bay west and south of Indian Island in Subarea 24-11. (Park)

2.4.12. Area 28

2.4.12.1. Horseshoe Bay: That portion of Subarea 28-2 bounded by a linecommencing from Whytecliff Point, thence in a straight line to the most southerlypoint of Bowyer Island, thence in a straight line 1120 true to the mainland.(Navigational Closure)

2.4.12.2. Porteau Cove : That portion of Subarea 28-4, east of a line drawnfrom a white fishing boundary sign located on the south shore of Porteau Cove toa white fishing boundary sign located on the north shore of Porteau Cove.(Marine Reserve)

2.4.12.3. Whytecliff Park: That portion of Subarea 28-2 bounded by a linecommencing from the most southerly point of Whytecliff Park; thence in astraight line to a point located 100 m east of the most southeasterly point ofWhyte It.; thence following the southern shoreline of Whyte It. at a distance of100 m to a point lying 100 m from the most southwesterly point of Whyte It.;thence in a straight line to a point lying 100 m west of White Cliff Point; thence


following the shoreline at a distance of 100 m in a northerly direction to a point100 m north of Lookout Point; thence following the shoreline at a distance of 100m in an easterly direction to a point 100 m perpendicular to the most northerlypoint of Whytecliff Park; thence to the most northerly point of Whytecliff Park onthe mainland. (Marine Reserve)

2.4.12.4. Point Atkinson Reef: That portion of Subarea 28-6 bounded by aline commencing at the southwest entrance to Starboat Cove thence seaward in asouthwest direction for 85 meters, thence westerly following the shoreline for 100meters, thence in a northeast direction to a point on land. (Conservation Closure)

2.4.12.5. Subareas 28-8 and 28-10. (Navigational Closure)

2.4.12.6. Subareas 28-11 to 28-14. (Conservation Closure)

2.4.13. Area 29

2.4.13.1. Subareas 29-7 to 29-10 and those portions of Subareas 29-3, 29-4,and 29-6, shoreward of the 100 metre contour line as shown on charts 3463 and3512, as published by the Canadian Hydrographic Service of the Department ofFisheries and Oceans Canada. (Crab Conservation Closure)

3. LICENSING

3.1. Licence Category

A shrimp by trawl (category “S”) licence or a communal commercial licence (category“FS”) is required to commercially harvest shrimp by trawl gear.

By regulation, category “S” licence holders must apply annually for commercial licenceeligibility. Licences must be renewed and licence and management fees paid prior to theend of the licence year (March 31, 2003).

Shrimp by trawl “S” licences are vessel-based. Only one shrimp by trawl licence may beissued in respect of a single vessel; licence stacking is not permitted. Vessel lengthrestrictions apply to replacement vessels. These licences become “married” to othervessel licence eligibilities when combined on a single vessel and can not be separated.

“FS” licences are party-based. An Aboriginal organization holds the licence that must bedesignated annually to a vessel which meets licensing requirements, including lengthrestrictions.

3.2. Species

The following shrimp species may be retained:

a) Northern (spiny) pink shrimp (Pandalus borealis).


b) Pink (smooth or Ocean) shrimp (Pandalus jordani).c) Flexed shrimp (Pandalus goniurus).d) Sidestripe shrimp (Pandalopsis dispar).e) Coonstripe (dock) shrimp (Pandalus danae).f) Humpback shrimp (Pandalus hypsinotus).

For proper identification and reporting of catch by species, illustrations of the commoncommercial shrimp species are attached to this plan (see Appendix 6) and included as acolour plate in the Shrimp Trawl Fishing Logbook.

3.3. “Schedule II” Species

The commercial shrimp trawl licence includes harvest opportunities under specific gearrequirements for the species listed in “Schedule II - Part II” of the Pacific FisheryRegulations. Refer to Part Two of the conditions of shrimp trawl licence and the PacificRegion Integrated Fisheries Management Plan for Lingcod, Dogfish, Tuna, Skate, Sole,Flounder and Pacific Cod by Hook and Line (available from the Pacific FisheryLicensing Unit), for the conditions and guidelines for harvest of these species.

3.4. Gear

A trawl net modified to reduce by-catch of species other than shrimp in one of thefollowing ways:

a. Insert a rigid grid (e.g. aluminium, PVC) into the forward end of the cod end of thetrawl net at an angle so that it entirely blocks access to the cod end, except for thespaces between the bars. The spacing between the bars of the grid must be no greaterthan 76 mm apart. (The Shrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee recommends that thespacing between the bars of the grid be no greater than 25 mm apart). The nettingdirectly above the grid must have an opening (“escape hole”) and the sides of theopening must be reinforced so that the opening remains unobstructed and maintainsits shape while the net is being towed through the water; or

b. Attach a second trawl net, called an excluder net*, to the inside of the main trawl netso that the bag of the excluder net blocks access to the cod end of the main trawl net,except for the spaces between the web. The excluder net must have a mesh size nogreater than 76 mm. The mouth of the excluder net must be attached completelyaround the inside circumference of the body of the main trawl net, between the mouthand cod end of the main trawl net. An opening shall be cut into the bellies of theexcluder net and the main trawl net so that an unobstructed opening is made from theinside to the outside of both nets. The sides of the opening (“escape hole”) must bereinforced with rope so that the opening remains unobstructed and maintains its shapewhile the net is being towed through the water.

c. In addition to the gear modification described in Subsection 3.4.a. or 3.4.b., the top(hood or upper belly) of an otter trawl net shall be comprised of a minimum 4.4square meter (48 square foot) panel of plastic lattice with minimum 4 cm squareopenings, such as is found in snow-fencing. (Note that the Shrimp Trawl SectoralCommittee recommends that more than 48 square feet be installed).


Amended Conditions of Licence to the shrimp trawl licence or a scientific licence may beissued upon application to permit the use of an experimental selectivity device* that doesnot fit the description in (a) or (b), above.

*The excluder net and other untested devices that are in an experimental phase, may notbe acceptable for use in the future under the conditions of shrimp trawl licence.Standards for acceptable selectivity gear will be developed in co-operation with theSelective Fishing Subcommittee of the Shrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee.

3.5. Licence Period

This management plan covers the period April 1, 2002 to March 31, 2003.

3.6. Conditions of Licence

Conditions of Licence are valid from May 15, 2002 to March 31, 2003. (The shrimptrawl fishery opens May 15, 2002 on the WCVI, and June 1, 2002 on the rest of thecoast).

3.7. Catch Reporting Compliance

Shrimp Trawl Fishing Logbook and Shrimp Trawl Landing Records (catch and salesrecords) submissions must be in full compliance with the Conditions of Licence prior tolicence issue for the 2002/2003 fishery.

3.8. Fishers Registration Card

Under Pacific Fishery Regulations, any person over the age of sixteen engaged incommercial fishing, or on board a vessel being used in commercial fishing, must possessa Fishers Registration Card (available from Pacific Fishery Licensing Units).

3.9. Violations and Licence Sanctions

The Shrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee may recommend to the Courts the application oflicence sanctions in the cases of serious conservation related violations in this fishery.

3.10. Licence Conditions to Transport Fish (Part Three)

Part Three of the shrimp trawl licence authorizes the vessel to transport fish other thanfish caught by the licensed vessel, provided that the conditions are followed as outlined inPart Three of the licence. A vessel with this capability is generally referred to as a“packer”. Packers must also be licensed as a “Fish Buying Station” under B.C.provincial requirements. This provision does not authorize processing of product,including freezing, by the packer vessel. Refer to the conditions of the shrimp trawllicence Part Three for details.

Transport of shrimp or incidental catch caught under the authority of a shrimp trawllicence has additional paperwork requirements.

3.11. Dual Shrimp by Trawl and Shrimp and Prawn by Trap Licence Restrictions

Where a shrimp by trawl licence holder also holds a shrimp and prawn by trap licence, allshrimp including prawns caught under the authority of the shrimp and prawn by trap


licence must be offloaded prior to the vessel fishing under the authority of the shrimp bytrawl licence.

4. INCIDENTAL CATCH – RETENTION SPECIES

4.1. Catch Reporting Requirements for Incidental Catch – Retention Species

The retention of any incidental catch licensed under the authority of a shrimp by trawllicence for any purpose (for sale, personal use, bait, etc.), must be recorded on theShrimp Trawl Landing Record prior to offloading any product, and duly submittedto Archipelago within 48 hours of offloading.

4.1.1. Retention Limit of Prawn

4.1.1.1. Quantity: Vessels operating under the authority of a shrimp bytrawl licence are restricted to an incidental, legal size, possession limit of 100individual prawn (Pandalus platyceros ) whole, in the shell provided that thearea is open for fishing for prawn by means of trawl gear. This generally occursin areas and at times when the shrimp and prawn by trap fishery is open. It is thevessel master’s responsibility to ensure an area is open to prawns retention byshrimp trawl gear. Vessel masters are advised to regularly contact a localFisheries and Oceans Canada office for advice on prawn closures in their area.

4.1.1.2. Size: The minimum legal size limit for prawns is 33mm carapacelength (measured from the posterior most part of the eye orbit to the posteriormid-dorsal margin of the carapace). See Appendix 7 for instructions onmeasurement.

Concern has been expressed regarding the by-catch of undersize prawns. Fishersare asked to avoid areas where there is a high incidence of undersize prawn. Ifthis is a persistent problem, shrimp trawl closures may be implemented.

4.1.1.3. Permanent Prawn Closures: South coast Area 17 and Subarea 29-5are closed year round to the retention of prawn by shrimp trawl gear.

4.1.1.4. Sorting and Release: All prawns must be sorted out of the catchimmediately upon being brought on deck. Undersize prawns and prawns inexcess of the allowed by-catch must be returned immediately to the water.Concerns have been raised regarding the by-catch mortality of trawl caught prawnduring conservation closures for prawn. If this is a persistent problem, shrimptrawl closures may be implemented.

4.1.1.5. Storage: All retained prawns must be kept segregated from allother catch.


4.1.2. Squid – Incidental Catch Permitted to be Retained

Vessels operating under the authority of an “S” licence are restricted in theretention of incidentally caught squid to an amount that does not exceed twopercent of the total weight of shrimp on board. This catch must be recorded onthe Shrimp Trawl Landing Record.

4.1.3. Octopus – Incidental Catch Permitted to be Retained

Vessels operating under the authority of an “S” licence are allowed to retain allincidentally caught octopus. This catch must be recorded on the Shrimp TrawlLanding Record.

4.1.4. Humpback and Coonstripe Fisheries

As set forth by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada in a letter to theShrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee (January 31, 1997), “any directed fishery forhumpback shrimp in non-traditional areas or with new or modified trawl or trapgear, will be subject to the Pacific Region Guidelines on New and DevelopingInvertebrate Fisheries”.

In general, the harvest of humpback and coonstripe shrimp is restricted to anincidental harvest. Closures to all shrimp fishing may be implemented in non-traditional Areas or Subareas where directed fishing for humpback or coonstripeshrimp occurs.

However, directed fisheries for humpback shrimp are under considerationfollowing the presentation to the Pacific Scientific and Advice Review Committeein December 1999 on Pandalus hypsinotus, humpback shrimp: a review of thebiology and a recommended assessment framework for a directed fishery. Areasfor development of directed humpback shrimp fisheries will be identified withinput from the Shrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee. These may be areas that havebeen surveyed or areas where there are significant proportions of humpbackshrimp in the landings. Following stock surveys, directed fisheries with quotasfor humpback shrimp may be set in select areas.

Subareas 2-3 and 2-4 have been identified as areas in which humpback are asignificant proportion of the shrimp population. These Subareas are currentlyclosed. Any directed fisheries for humpbacks in these areas will follow the Newand Developing Fisheries Guidelines.

The Shrimp and Prawn by Trap fishery will be subject to the same guidelines(refer to the IFMP for Shrimp and Prawn by Trap).

5. SHRIMP MANAGEMENT AREAS AND CATCH CEILINGS

In keeping with Fisheries and Oceans Canada mandate on conservation and risk aversemanagement, catch ceilings (TAC) have been implemented for most SMA.


Table 1 lists the Pacific Fishery Management Areas and Subareas contained within each SMAand the initial catch ceiling assigned to each SMA. Catch ceilings will be in effect for the periodApril 1, 2002 to March 31, 2003, with areas closing earlier on achieving the catch ceiling. Initialcatch ceilings for those areas surveyed in 2001, have been based on biological forecasts. In-season adjustments to the initial catch ceilings may occur based on stock assessment information(see Section 6.3).

Table 1: SMA and Catch Ceilings for 2002/03

SMA Areas and Subareas Initial Catch CeilingPounds Tonnes

DXE 1 and 101 22,050 10QCI 102 and 142 55,155 252IN 2 (Amended Conditions of Licence

required.)22,050 10

3IN 3-5 to 3-16 66,138all otherspecies

30all otherspecies

44,092sidestripes

20sidestripes

PRD 3-1 to 3-4, 103, 4-1 to 4-16, 104, 5-1, 5-2and 5-23

308,100all otherspecies

139.75all otherspecies

91,500sidestripes

41.5sidestripes

5IN 5-3 to 5-10, 5-12 to 5-19, 5-21 and 5-24 22,050 105OFF 5-11, 5-20, 5-22, 105 22,050 106IN 6-1 to 6-8, 6-10 to 6-12, 6-14 to 6-16, 6-

18 to 6-2822,050 10

6OFF 6-9, 6-13, 6-17 and 106 55,155 257IN 7-2 to 7-24, 7-27 to 7-30 22,050 108IN 8-2 to 8-16 22,050 109IN 9-1 to 9-12 73,900

pinks31,400

sidestripes

33.5pinks14.2

sidestripes10IN 10-3 to 10-12 22,050 10QCSND 107, 7-1, 7-25, 7-26, 7-31, 108, 8-1, 109,

110, 10-1, 10-2, 111, 11-1, 11-2 and 130(Amended Conditions of Licencerequired.) Closed pending status ofeulachon returns to central coast riversand survey results (mid June).

Closed Closed

11IN 11-3 to 11-10 22,050 10



12OUT 12-1 to 12-21, 12-24, and 12-25 20,400pinks

40,600sidestripes

9.25pinks18.4

sidestripes20 20 22,050 1024IN 24 22,050 1025IN 25 22,050 1026IN 26 22,050 1027IN 27-3, 27-7 to 27-11 22,050 1027OFF 127, 27-1, 27-2, 27-4 to 27-6 110,230 50

West Coast of Vancouver Island Offshore (WCVI) – Action Levels21OFF 121/21 Action Levels to be set

following May survey23OFF 123, 23-7 to 23-11 Will be set at 25% of

Shrimp Biomass Estimate124OFF 124125OFF 125126OFF 126

Southern Inside Waters – 2 openings (first opening for 65% of initial catch ceiling)12IN 12-22, 12-23, 12-26 to 12-48 167,400

pinks28,700

sidestripes16,700

humpbacks

76pinks13

sidestripes7.6

humpbackGSTE 13 and 15 214,200

pinks45,700

sidestripes

97.2pinks18.5

sidestripes14 14 220500 10016 16 73,400 33.317 17 17,640 818 18 54,800

pinks11,800

sidestripes16,500

coonstripes

26.7pinks5.4

sidestripes7.5

coonstripes



19 19 58,100pinks7,000

sidestripes46,800

coonstripes

26.4pinks

3.2sidestripes

21.2coonstripes

FR 28 and 29 337,200 152.9523IN 23-1 to 23-6 175,300

pinks22,300

sidestripes

79.5pinks10.1

sidestripes

5.1. West Coast of Vancouver Island Offshore Seasonal Opening

The offshore areas included as the WCVI are SMA 21OFF, 23OFF, 124OFF, 125OFF,and 126OFF.

The in-season evaluation will incorporate the results of the May 2002 biomass survey,catch and effort data, status of the fishery to date, biological sampling, eulachon by-catchlevels, advice from reconstructing the offshore Pandalus jordani trawl fishery off theWCVI, and simulating alternative management policies (Martell et al. 2000).

By-catch action levels for eulachon are set annually for the WCVI, and may result infishery closures.

Notification of closure or any changes to the duration of the seasonal opening will beannounced by fishery notice and by the shrimp information line (888) 978-7888.

Fishers are requested to submit logbook information earlier than is outlined in theconditions of the shrimp trawl licence to assist in the evaluation of fishing opportunities.

5.2. Southern Inside Waters – Two Openings

In support of a recommendation from the Shrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee, for a oneseason trial period, the “Southern Inside Waters” (12IN, GSTE, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, FR,and 23IN) will have two openings:

a) June 1, 2002 for 65% of the initial catch ceiling; andb) November 15, 2002 for the remainder of the annual quota.

The initial catch ceilings for these areas are provided above in Table 1. Each SMA willclose independently upon attaining the allocated proportion of the catch ceiling.


Landings from the first opening that exceed, or are short, of the allocated amount will beapplied to the final opening.

In-season adjustments to catch ceilings may result from in-season biomass estimates andwill be applied at the time the biomass estimates become available.

5.3. In-Season Adjustments to Catch Ceilings

Notification will be given by fishery notice and by the shrimp information line (888)978-7888 for any in season adjustments to the catch ceilings listed in Table 1.

5.3.1. In-season Changes to Catch Ceilings Based on Biomass Estimates

In-season adjustments to the catch ceilings set out in Table 1 may occur based onstock assessment information. Industry-supported, fishery-independent biomasssurveys will be conducted to collect biomass information. Biomass estimates maybe made in those areas or in non-surveyed areas that have been identified as apriority for analysis. Although subject to change, those areas proposed for fisheryindependent biomass surveys or in-season biomass estimates are indicated inTable 1.

If an in-season adjustment to the catch ceiling results in the re-opening of an area,effort will be made to give a minimum 48 hours advance notice prior to re-opening.

The results from surveys are reported in “Shrimp Survey Bulletins” and areavailable in-season from the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Pacific Region ShrimpTrawl web page (below) or the Shrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee Representativeslisted in Appendix 3.

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/shellfish/shrimp/default.htm

5.3.2. In-Season Re-openings in the Event of Available Quota

Areas that close but do not achieve the catch ceiling or annual quota, will re-openprovided all hailed vessels are cleared from the grounds and an assessment oflandings determines that there is sufficient quota available for the Department todeem a re-opening to be manageable. Effort will be made to provide a minimum48 hours advance notice prior to re-opening. Vessel operators may assist in thisprocess by ensuring that all landings have been hailed and that all hails have beencleared with Archipelago.

5.3.3. In-season Changes to Catch Ceilings for Southern Inside Waters

In-season changes to catch ceilings for Southern Inside Waters will be determinedat the time the survey results become available, and will be re-proportioned to thetwo harvest periods at that time. The expected time frame for survey results,although subject to change, is given in Table 1.

If survey results indicate additional quota and become available while an area isopen and actively being fished, the quota will be re-proportioned at that time and


the fishery will continue. If survey results indicate sufficient additional quota tomanage a re-opening and become available while the area is closed, effort will bemade to provide 48 hours advance notice prior to re-opening.

6. SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS

6.1. Shrimp Management Area Queen Charlotte Sound

Pacific Fisheries Management Areas 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 130 and Subareas 7-1, 7-25, 7-26, 7-31, 8-1, 10-1, 10-2, 11-1 and 11-2. Currently closed pending status of centralcoast eulachon stocks. SMA Queen Charlotte Sound was closed in 2000 for the durationof the 2000/2001 season due to conservation concerns for eulachon stocks in central coastrivers. Considerations to re-open Queen Charlotte Sound will be dependent on thecriteria established by Fisheries and Oceans Canada in discussion with the shrimp trawlindustry and First Nations. These criteria include seeing returns of eulachons to centralcoast rivers, the index of offshore eulachon abundance, identifying an available shrimpquota and adopting a precautionary approach to eulachon by-catch. Subject to thesecriteria, a precautionary eulachon by-catch action level may be set in-season. Anannouncement on the status of this area can be expected in-season. In the event SMAQueen Charlotte Sound is re-opened, vessel operators wishing to fish in these areaswould be required to obtain amended Conditions of Licence prior to commencement offishing. Amended Conditions of Licence are issued subject to fulfilling applicationrequirements including that the vessel master has made arrangements for observercoverage prior to issuance. Applications would be obtained from, and submitted to, theCentral Coast Fisheries Co-ordinator (see Appendix 2).

6.2. Shrimp Management Area 2IN

Pacific Fisheries Management Area 2 (note closure of Subareas 2-3 and 2-4). Vesseloperators wishing to fish in this area are required to obtain amended Conditions ofLicence prior to commencement of fishing. Sampling coverage in this remote area hasbeen proven to be cost prohibitive to the catch sampling program. Commencing in 2001,costs for observer coverage in this area will be the responsibility of the individual vesselmaster. Amended Conditions of Licence to the shrimp trawl licence to fish in SMA 2IN(Pacific Fishery Management Area 2) will be required. Amended Conditions of Licenceare issued subject to fulfilling application requirements, including the vessel mastersecuring arrangements for certified shrimp fishery observer coverage. Proposals will beconsidered from groups of fishers that arrange collectively for adequate observercoverage. Arrangements for amended Conditions of Licence can be made with theCentral Coast Fisheries Co-ordinator (see Appendix 2).

6.3. Shrimp Management Areas 27IN and 27OFF

Pacific Fisheries Management Areas 27 and 127, SMA 27IN and 27OFF (Pacific FisheryManagement Areas 27 and 127), open upon request from a vessel master subject to thevessel master securing arrangements for a certified shrimp fishery observer for the firstfishing trip to these areas. Contact the Central Coast Fisheries Co-ordinator to request anopening (see Apendix 2).


7. SELECTIVE FISHING PRACTICES

7.1. Selectivity Devices

The shrimp trawl industry through the Shrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee with thesupport of the Pacific Coast Shrimpers’ Cooperative Association and the Department,recommended that selectivity devices (also known as exclusion grates, excluders, softmesh excluders or BRD) be mandatory as a Condition of Licence. Fisheries and OceansCanada commends the shrimp trawl industry’s initiative in fishing selectively and takingactive measures to reduce by-catch.

Two types of selectivity devices, an exclusion grate and an excluder net, are acceptedunder the Conditions of Licence as per the recommendation from the Shrimp TrawlSectoral Committee.

Although a spacing of 76 mm for the selectivity devices has been implemented as aCondition of Licence, the Shrimp Trawl Caucus recommends the minimum spacing forgrates be 25 mm to more effectively reduce by-catch.

The shrimp trawl industry continues to undertake directed studies and efforts to minimizeeulachon by-catch. Preliminary results from a twin trawl comparison study areencouraging and have lead to an industry recommendation that a panel of plastic latticebe installed in all otter trawl nets beginning in 2001 to reduce the incidence of eulachonand other by-catch. It is anticipated that by-catch of eulachon will be reducedsignificantly and that fishing opportunities should be extended with the use of thismaterial. The plastic lattice is similar to the material used in snow-fencing. The plastic isrigid enough to maintain a minimum 4cm square opening while being towed to allowsmall fish to escape. The lattice is available in 4’ wide rolls and is inexpensive. A 4’ X12’ (48 square feet) panel was tested during the twin trawl studies. Vessel mastersalready using this material are convinced of its capabilities in reducing by-catch of manyspecies and have installed more than 4.4 square metres in their nets. The Shrimp TrawlSectoral Committee has recommended that more than 4.4 square metres (48 square feet)be installed. Please contact the industry representatives to the Shrimp Trawl SectoralCommittee (Appendix 2) for further information on installation and sources for thismaterial.

7.1.1. Experimenting with Selectivity Devices

For the 2002/2003 season, experimentation with selectivity devices that differfrom those described in the conditions of the shrimp trawl licence, will be madepossible through an application for amended Conditions of Licence of shrimptrawl licence or through a scientific licence.

Those fishers wishing to experiment during open times may apply for amendedConditions of Licence to the shrimp trawl licence by submitting a proposal to theShrimp Trawl Manager, Fraser River Management Biologist, or Central CoastFisheries Coordinator (see Appendix 2). The proposal shall include a descriptionof the proposed experimental gear and will require that the vessel master agree to


take an observer or catch monitor on board upon request from the Departmentwhile fishing under authority of the amended Conditions of Licence. Amendedconditions of licence will be valid for a period of five months from the date ofissue. Requests for renewals of amended Conditions of Licence beyond five months willrequire that the vessel take on board a certified shrimp observer in order to collectcatch composition information. Prior to issuance, the vessel master must providea letter from a catch monitoring service bureau to Fisheries Managementpersonnel stating that arrangements for one day of certified shrimp observercoverage have been made. This letter shall accompany the application for arenewal. Cost of observer coverage are the responsibility of the vessel owner.

Those fishers wishing to experiment with selective fishing devices during closetimes will be required to apply for a scientific licence. There is specialconsideration given to experimentation during close times as areas are allocatedtotal allowable catches. Prior to the Department issuing a scientific licence, theSelective Fishing Subcommittee of the Shrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee willreview the proposal and make a recommendation to the Department for the studyto be undertaken under scientific licence. Full time observer or catch monitoringcoverage will be required. The Department will approve the observer or catchmonitor prior to issuance of a scientific licence. Costs of the observer coverageare the responsibility of the project proponents.

7.1.2. Future Standards for Selectivity Devices

Future standards for selectivity devices will be determined in consultation withthe Department and the Selective Fishing Subcommittee of the Shrimp TrawlSectoral Committee. Those selectivity devices that are acceptable to the SelectiveFishing Subcommittee will be considered as a Condition of Licence for shrimptrawling in 2002/2003. Fishers that have found an experimental selectivity deviceto be effective are advised to submit a report to the Selective FishingSubcommittee (contact Pacific Coast Shrimpers’ Cooperative Association (seeAppendix 2) for consideration in developing standards. The report should providedetails on testing of the device and demonstrate the value of the device aslegitimate selectivity gear.

7.2. Selective Fishing Practices

For information on selective fishing initiatives in the shrimp trawl fishery, visit theshrimp trawl web page.

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/shellfish/shrimp/default.htm.

Fishers are asked to avoid areas where there is by-catch of those species not permitted tobe retained by the conditions of the shrimp trawl licence.

The ongoing Catch Sampling Program will collect information for the evaluation ofselective fishing practices. Anyone who would like to provide information or feedback


on by-catch and selectivity devices should contact the Selective Fishing Subcommittee.By-catch information collected through the Catch Sampling Program, and other directedstudies, will be consolidated for review by the Selective Fishing Subcommittee and theShrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee. The gear questionnaire included in the Shrimp TrawlFishing Logbook is an important component of this study and fishers are reminded tosubmit a completed questionnaire as part of the logbook condition of licence. Results ofthe catch sampling program are available in the document, Estimated by-catch in theBritish Columbia Shrimp Trawl Fishery (Olsen et al. 2001), available from the PacificScientific Advice Review Committee Secretariat.

www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/csas/

Based on a recommendation from the shrimp trawl sectoral committee, the use ofmechanised devices (e.g. “smelt belts”) for the purposes of automatically separating by-catch from shrimp has been prohibited. Smelt belts can be described as on board by-catch-discarding machines that use a series of sandpaper belts to separate small fishes,such as smelts, from shrimp. The texture and slope angle of the belt allows the fish totravel up the belt and be discarded overboard while shrimp, having a hard exoskeleton, donot adhere to the belt and roll to the bottom of the machine. Made in different sizes andconfigurations, generally made of aluminium and powered by several small hydraulicmotors, which turn the belts. Smelt belts are not to be confused with conveyor belts thatare used simply to move shrimp on deck, or grading machines (series of slotted trays)used to grade shrimp into different sizes to maximize value, although they may be used inconjunction with grading machines. Smelt belts are not commonly used in B.C., as theymay be in other jurisdictions. In particular, the B.C. shrimp trawl industry does notsupport high by-catches of eulachon and believes that allowing the use of these devicesmay overcome the usual incentives to avoid fishing in areas with high eulachon by-catches.

The West Coast Shrimp Fishery Association recommends that on board shrimp sizinggraders be allowed only with certain restrictions on mesh size and use of selectivitydevices for shrimp size in the trawl. The shrimp industry supports and recommends thatin-water shrimp sizing grates be installed in all nets to reduce the incidence of juvenilesin the catch and improve market quality and value.

The shrimp industry supports responsible fishing practices, including therecommendation that larger, better quality and better valued shrimp be targeted, and thatjuvenile shrimp be avoided. To reduce the incidence of fishing on undersize andunmarketable shrimp, minimum shrimp counts (i.e. a shrimp count per litre) are underconsideration. The shrimp trawl industry representatives recommend the use of in-watershrimp sizing devices to reduce the incidence of small unmarketable shrimp and improvethe value of the catch.

The use and effectiveness of on board graders and “pickers” will be evaluated andadditional restrictions may be implemented in the future.


7.3. Incidental Catch - Non-retention Species

Unless the retention of an incidental catch is expressly authorized by the licence, underSection 33 of the Fishery (General) Regulations, every person who catches a fishincidentally (includes shellfish) shall forthwith return it:

a) to the place from which it was taken; andb) where it is alive, in a manner that causes it the least harm.

7.3.1. Non-retention of Fin fish

Note that the retention of any incidentally caught fin fish is not allowed whenshrimp trawling under the authority of a category “S” licence. This includes“Schedule II Species” (those species listed in Part 2 of the shrimp trawl licenceand in “Schedule II - Part II” of the Pacific Fishery Regulations), as trawl gear isnot permissible for the harvest of these species.

7.4. Eulachon Monitoring

Information collected from the co-management Catch Sampling Program will be used tomonitor in-season estimates of incidental eulachon by-catch in areas where eulachon by-catches can occur. These areas are offshore off the WCVI and Queen Charlotte Sound.By-catch action levels for eulachon for otter trawls are set annually in these areas indiscussion with the Shrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee. The shrimp trawl industry andFisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to controlling and minimizing the by-catch ofthis species.

In the event the estimate of eulachon by-catch from the fishery reaches the “eulachonaction level” in a given area, the fishery will continue under amended conditions to theshrimp trawl licence to permit the use of beam trawl only in that specific area. Beamtrawl catch rates of eulachon in the past years have been regarded as having minimal riskto eulachon stocks. Under the amended conditions of licence, sampling will continue tomonitor and assess eulachon by-catch with beam trawl gear. If the by-catch of eulachonby beam trawls is observed to increase above the level it has been over the last fiveseasons of sampling (1997-2001), additional management actions may be implemented.

If required, amended Conditions of Licence will be sent in-season by registered mailfrom the Pacific Fishery Licensing Unit to all licence holders and will replace the originalshrimp trawl Conditions of Licence in their entirety. Note that amended Conditions ofLicence will be required to be on-board while undertaking fishing activities. Contact theShrimp Trawl Manager or Fishery Managers (see Appendix 2) for further information.

At the request of the Shrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee to avoid higher eulachon by-catches offshore of Barkley Sound, eulachon monitoring off the WCVI will be dividedinto two management areas: SMA 23OFF and combined SMA 21OFF, 124OFF,125OFF, and 126OFF. The initial eulachon by-catch action level will be divided equallybetween the two areas. In-season adjustment to the action levels would be based on theeulachon abundance in each area as determined from the May shrimp trawl survey.


A very precautionary approach is being taken in 2002 to the setting of eulachon by-catchaction levels in the shrimp trawl fishery. The initial eulachon action level for the WCVIwill be set at a maximum of one percent of the estimated eulachon biomass, to amaximum of 40 tonnes.

Based on a recommendation from the Shrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee, with resultsfrom gear selectivity studies undertaken by the Pacific Coast Shrimpers’ CooperativeAssociation, a panel of plastic lattice to reduce eulachon and other by-catch will bemandatory in all shrimp otter trawl nets in 2002.

In the event eulachon abundance is determined to reach critically low levels, furthermanagement actions to address incidental by-catch may be implemented.

The use of amended Conditions of Licence to the shrimp trawl licence to facilitate in-season management actions has been problematic in the past, and has resulted ininterruptions to fishing activities. However at this time, there is no separation of shrimptrawl gear under Pacific Fishery Regulations to more easily facilitate necessarymanagement actions in regards to eulachon by-catch action levels. In this regard, aregulation change to allow the fishery to open and close to beam trawl and/or otter trawlgear is proposed. The proposed regulation change will not limit a licence to the use ofone gear type only. The Shrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee has supported the proposedregulation change if it is the only means to facilitate continuation of the fishery withoutunnecessary interruptions in the event eulachon by-catch action levels are reached. TheShrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee, however, has strongly advised against licensing byone gear type only (e.g. beam or otter trawl).

For further information see the Shrimp Trawl Selective Fishing Program on the ShrimpTrawl web page.

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/shellfish/shrimp/default.htm.

7.5. Dumping of Shrimp

Subject to Section 34 of the Fishery (General) Regulations, no person who is fishingunder the authority of a licence issued for the purpose of commercial fishing shall dumpfrom a vessel any fish, including shellfish, that has been caught in accordance with theAct and the regulations made thereunder. In regards to fishing shrimp in the shrimptrawl fishery, note that this regulation means there is to be no dumping of shrimp.Incidentally trawl caught fin fish must be released.

8. SHRIMP TRAWL CATCH MONITORING PROGRAM

For the period of this plan and purposes of notification, the Designated Service Bureau isArchipelago Marine Research Ltd. of Victoria, B.C.

To meet the conservation and sustainable fishing objectives in this fishery, a Shrimp Trawl CatchMonitoring Program has been developed to track commercial fishery landings, and to monitor


the status of SMA catch ceilings. The program has two main components: a “hailing”requirement including notification prior to fishing and prior to offloading, and a catch reportingrequirement in the form of a Landing Record from a Fisheries and Oceans Canada Shrimp TrawlLanding Record Book.

8.1. Notification Prior to Commencement of a Fishing Trip

The vessel master shall notify Archipelago prior to commencing fishing at (866) 377-1200, or for fishing in WCVI (Areas 123 to 126 and Subareas 23-7 to 23-11), and SMAQCSND at (866) 377-1400 between the hours of 08:00 to 17:00, and provide thefollowing information (hereinafter referred to as a “Fishing Hail”):

a) Vessel master’s name (first and last).b) Vessel master’s contact phone number.c) Vessel’s autotel number.d) Vessel name.e) Gear type (beam or otter trawl).f) Vessel registration number (VRN #).g) Anticipated date fishing to commence.h) Anticipated number of fishing days (trip length).i) Anticipated offload location and date.j) The SMA or Subarea to be fished (note one area only; new in 2001/2002).k) Target shrimp species.l) Product type (fresh, live, frozen at sea, etc.).

Alternatively, a Shrimp Fisher ID number issued in-season by Archipelago may replaceitems (a) through (e) providing there is no change to the contact information provided atthe start of the season. If there is a change in vessel masters, this information must beupdated with Archipelago.

Upon completion of the notification, Archipelago will provide the vessel master (skipper)with a unique fishing hail number. This number shall be recorded in Fisheries andOceans Canada Shrimp Trawl Landing Record Book prior to fishing shrimp, and in theShrimp Trawl Fishing Logbook no later than midnight of the first harvest day.

Vessel masters must have available for inspection by Fisheries and Oceans Canadaofficers or fishery guardians their current fishing hail number at all times during fishingor while shrimp are on board their vessel.

In all instances, it is the vessel master’s responsibility to hail prior to setting any gear. Afishing hail number will be issued with each fishing hail for the purposes of enforcementof this condition of licence. A fishing hail number may be refused if the hail location isvague or misleading.

Archipelago is not responsible for notifying fishers of existing or impendingclosures.


Vessel masters who are having difficulty dialling Archipelago toll free number usingmarine radio telephones in remote locations are advised to dial the operator and ask forassistance.

8.2. Notification of a Change in Fishing Area

If the SMA or target species to be fished is different from the original Fishing HailReport, the vessel master shall contact Archipelago to update the fishing hail recordprior to fishing in the new SMA. This shall be done by quoting the original fishinghail number for that trip and advising of the new SMA to be fished and the weight ofeach species of shrimp on board from the SMA fished prior to changing locations.

Changes to the anticipated number of fishing days (trip length), product type (fresh, live,frozen at sea, etc.) and/or landing port do not need to be re-hailed unless the SMA to befished changes.

8.3. For Fishing Trips Longer Than Seven Days

If the fishing trip is longer than seven days (i.e. the landing date is more than seven daysafter the Fishing Hail Report), the vessel master shall provide Archipelago at (866) 377-1200 the following update of catch information every seven days:

a) Fishing hail number which applies to the current fishing trip.b) The SMA or Subarea in which fishing occurred.c) The total weight of each species of shrimp as set out in subsection 1(1), on board the

vessel from each SMA fished.

For example, if the Fishing Hail Report is made on Monday, then an update of catchinformation is required every Monday for the duration of the fishing trip.

8.4. Notification Prior to Offloading Product

The vessel master shall notify Archipelago at (866) 377-1200 in the form of a report(hereinafter referred to as a “Landing Hail”) at least one hour prior to offloading anyshrimp with the following information:

a) Vessel master’s name.b) Vessel name.c) Vessel registration number (VRN #).d) Date fishing began.e) Days fished.f) Date and time of offloading.g) Port and location of offloading.h) Buyer.i) SMA or Subarea in which fishing occurred.j) Weight of each species* of shrimp on board from each SMA fished.k) Anticipated date and time of offloading.l) Anticipated port and location of offloading.m) Total hours towed for the SMA fished (new in 2001/2002).


*Northern pink shrimp (Pandalus borealis) and pink shrimp (Pandalus jordani) may bereported as “pink shrimp”.

Upon completion of the notification, Archipelago will provide the vessel master (skipper)a unique landing hail number. This number shall be recorded in a Fisheries and OceansCanada Shrimp Trawl Landing Record Book prior to any shrimp or incidental catchbeing offloaded from the vessel.

The multiple day trip provision that allowed for five consecutive day trips under the1999/2000 Integrated Fisheries Management Plan has been terminated. During theperiod of this plan, the Shrimp Trawl Landing Record must be completed and account forall shrimp and incidental catch retained prior to any shrimp or incidental catch beingoffloaded from the vessel.

8.5. Cancellation of a Fishing Hail Number

Where a fishing hail number has been issued and no fishing occurs, the vessel mastershall notify Archipelago at (866) 377-1200 to cancel the hail, i.e. specify that no fishingtook place. No follow-up paperwork will be required by the vessel master.

All Fishing Hail Reports remain active until a Landing Hail Report has been made.Notifying Archipelago of a cancelled fishing trip will avoid unnecessary costs to thisprogram. Active hails that have not been cancelled are deemed to be late, andthereby not in compliance of the conditions of licence.

8.6. Catch Reporting Requirements

8.6.1. Shrimp Trawl Landing Record Book

The vessel master must be in possession of a Fisheries and Oceans CanadaShrimp Trawl Landing Record Book that has been assigned to the shrimp by trawllicence. The Shrimp Trawl Landing Record Book must be on board the licensedvessel while fishing for shrimp, or while shrimp are on board the vessel, and mustbe produced for examination on demand by a fishery officer or fishery guardian.Fisheries and Oceans Canada Shrimp Trawl Landing Record Books can beobtained by contacting the Pacific Coast Shrimpers’ Cooperative Association,Archipelago or participating buyers.

8.6.2. Shrimp Trawl Landing Record

It is a condition of the licence that at the first point of landing, a written reportshall be furnished of the estimated weight of all shrimp caught under the authorityof the licence prior to offloading any shrimp or incidental catch, even if theshrimp landed are used for bait, personal consumption or otherwisedisposed. The written report must be in the form of a Shrimp Trawl LandingRecord (see Appendix 5) from the Shrimp Trawl Landing Record Book andinclude all information outlined in “Part 1” of the Landing Record.


The Shrimp Trawl Landing Record (Copy 1) with “Part 1” completed shall beposted not later than 48 hours after offloading shrimp and sent to Archipelagoat the following address:

Archipelago Marine Research Limited#200 - 525 Head StreetVictoria, B.C. V9A 5S1

Fax: (250) 383-0103

8.6.3. Shrimp Trawl Landing Record – Copies

There are five copies of each Shrimp Trawl Landing Record. The purpose ofeach copy is as follows:

a) Copy 1 (White): To be returned to Archipelago within 48 hours of offloadingshrimp with Part 1 (estimated catch) completed.

b) Copy 2 (Green) : To accompany the product to the processor or commercialbuyer. To be returned to Archipelago not later than seven days after sale withPart 2 (final weight and value) completed.

c) Copy 3 (Yellow): May accompany the product to the processor. A record forthe fisher.

d) Copy 4 (Pink): May accompany the product to the processor. A record forthe processor.

e) Copy 5(Gold) : To remain in the Landing Record Book as a permanent record.

8.6.4. Transporting Shrimp Other Than by the Catcher Vessel

A copy (either Copy 2, and/or 3 and/or 4) of the Shrimp Trawl Landing Recordmust be given to any person transporting the shrimp or incidental catch caughtunder the authority of this licence to accompany the shrimp or incidental catch intransit, including shrimp or incidental catch in transit for personal use. Thisprovision has been added to assist persons transporting shrimp caught under theauthority of their own licence to provide a record of licensed catch.

Under B.C. Provincial requirements, a Fish Buying Station Licence with anaccompanying “bill of lading” is required in order to transport any product otherthan that caught under the authority of one’s own licence. Alternately, the persontransporting shrimp shall possess a bill of lading.

8.6.5. Storing Product

Vessel masters are reminded that the landing record must be completed prior tooffloading any shrimp or other species harvested under authority of the shrimptrawl licence.

In the event the vessel master wishes to store product anywhere other than on thecatcher vessel prior to sale, the vessel master is advised to attach a copy of thelanding record to the product as a record that the catch was caught under theauthority of this licence. Information should include the vessel name andregistration number, vessel master’s name, fishing hail number, the SMA fished,


estimated weight and product type. It is advisable to also include the vesselmaster’s phone number.

8.6.6. Final Catch Reports (Sales Records)

It is a condition of the licence that an accurate written report shall be furnished ofall shrimp, prawn, octopus, or squid caught under the authority of the licence.The written report for final catch must be in the form of a Shrimp Trawl LandingRecord (see Appendix 5) from a Fisheries and Oceans Canada Shrimp TrawlLanding Record Book and include all information required in “Part 2”, the SalesRecord. Submission of the ‘Sales Record’ (Part 2) is the means to report finalcatch weight, product type, grade and value information.

It is the responsibility of the licence holder to ensure that a complete LandingRecord is submitted, including the Sales Record (Part 2).

Part 2 of the Shrimp Trawl Landing Record (Copy 2) shall be posted toArchipelago not later than seven days after sale.

“Fish slips” in use in the past are not valid substitutes for Shrimp TrawlLanding Records.

The section for crew share and employment insurance information has beenincluded on the Shrimp Trawl Landing Record for the convenience of industryuse and is not required by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

8.6.6.1. Selling to a Single Commercial Buyer: Complete Part 1 and sendCopy 1 to Archipelago within 48 hours of offloading. The buyer must completePart 2. Copy 2 (green) with Part 2 completed must be submitted to Archipelagowithin seven days of sale. Copy 3 should be returned to the fisher. Copy 4 maybe retained by the buyer for their own records. Copy 5 stays in the LandingRecord Book as a permanent record.

8.6.6.2. Selling only to the public: Complete Part 1 and Part 2, by printing“public sale” in the “Buyer Name” box in Part 2 and totalling the amount ofproduct from this trip that will be sold publicly. Include each individual publicsale as one “public sale” for the purposes of the Landing Record, each individualsale does not need to be itemized. Remove Copy 1 from the Landing RecordBook and submit to Archipelago within 48 hours of offloading. No furtherpaperwork is required.

8.6.6.3. Taking home product for personal use: Complete Part 1 andcomplete the “Personal Use” section at the bottom of Part 2. Remove Copy 1from the Landing Record Book and submit to Archipelago within 48 hours ofoffloading. No further paperwork is required.

8.6.6.4. Selling to multiple buyers: If there is more than one buyer for eachlanding of shrimp, then a Shrimp Trawl Landing Record (Part 2) must be


completed for each buyer. Indicate the number of records that can be expectedfor the trip in the box, “Total Records Submitted This Trip”. Part 1 only needs tobe completed on the first Landing Record. Print “duplicate” in Part 1 on theremaining Landing Records. Send Copy 1 to Archipelago within 48 hours ofoffloading. The respective buyers must complete Part 2. Copy 2 (green) withPart 2 completed for each record must be submitted to Archipelago within sevendays of sale. In the event a portion of the catch will be sold as public sale, and aportion will be sold to a commercial buyer, then group all the public salestogether as one “buyer” on one Landing Record.

8.6.6.5. Keeping product on board for later sale: In the special case thatsome product will be kept on board the vessel and sent to a commercial buyer at alater date, complete Part 1 and make a note in the section at the bottom of theLanding Record.

a) If all product is not offloaded at the end of a trip, make a note that all theproduct was not offloaded, and provide the weight, species, product type, andSMA for the product that was kept on board for later sale. Example: “20 lbs.frozen sidestripe shrimp, whole, from PRD were kept on board”.

b) If product is offloaded from a previous trip, make a note as to the weight,species, product type and SMA for the product that was caught on theprevious trip. Example: “20 lbs. frozen sidestripe shrimp, whole, from PRDwere caught on the last trip”. This will save unnecessary costs to the industry-funded catch monitoring program.

8.6.7. Dockside Verification

Fisheries and Oceans Canada will conduct a limited “dockside verification”program to verify shrimp landing weight, species composition and quality againsthailed or otherwise reported figures. Biological samples may also be requestedfor use in the stock assessment program.

Under Section 47 of the Fishery General Regulations, the vessel master of thelicensed vessel shall:

a) Permit the observer to go on board the vessel to perform the designated duties.This would include providing access to the vessel’s fish holds, freezers andother fish storage areas at any time during the landing.

b) Allow the observer to inspect a hard copy of the harvest logbook and LandingRecords upon completion of each verification.

c) Provide the observer with such assistance as is reasonably necessary to enablethe observer to perform those duties.

9. SHRIMP TRAWL FISHING LOGBOOK (HARVEST LOGBOOK)

An important component of the developing stock assessment program is the informationcollected from the vessel master in the form of the Shrimp Trawl Fishing Logbook. In-season


adjustments to catch ceilings rely on information collected from these logbooks. Vessel mastersand processors are encouraged to submit logbook information early (e.g. following each trip),to ensure more timely analyses and assessments that may result in further fishing opportunities.Timely submission of logbooks is particularly important for assessing WCVI fishingopportunities.

9.1. Harvest Log Data or Shrimp Trawl Fishing Logbook

The vessel master is responsible for the provision and maintenance of an accurate record,a “log”, of daily harvest operations. This log must be completed and a copy submitted inboth hard copy (paper) and electronic form in an approved format as defined by Fisheriesand Oceans Canada Stock Assessment Division’s Shellfish Data Unit.

To fulfil stock assessment objectives it is imperative that much finer resolution of fishinglocation be reported in this fishery. The vessel master is responsible for reportinglat./long. or loran position on harvest logs in the “location” field. For those vessels notequipped with the appropriate instruments, fishing position must be indicated on a chartrecord of the locations fished. The harvest chart must have marked directly on it theVRN number, the tab number and the dates that fishing activity occurred at each location.

Logbooks meeting Fisheries and Oceans Canada requirements are available from outsideservice bureau’s who, for a fee, will provide the logbook coding and keypunch service,and the bonded chart coding and mapping service, thus complying with the requirementsfor a hard (paper), an electronic copy and location information.

The original white page copy of the log, the accompanying chart record and theelectronic copy must be forwarded within 28 days, or sooner, following the end of eachmonth in which fishing occurred. This information must be sent to:

Fisheries and Oceans CanadaShellfish Data Unit

Pacific Biological StationHammond Bay Road

Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5K6Tel: (250) 756-7022 or (250) 756-7306

As an alternative to harvest log provision through a service bureau, the vessel master mayprovide a hard copy log in the same form and providing the same particulars as shown inthe fishing log sample attached as an Appendix to the Conditions of Licence. The vesselmaster must also provide an electronic copy, which is required to be a true and accuratetranscription of the hard copy data, delivered on a DOS compatible 3.5” disk. Disks willremain the property of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The electronic copy must be either:

a) an ASCII text file in the data format specified by Fisheries and Oceans CanadaShellfish Data Program, or

b) preferably a database table of specific design created by any of the following databasemanagement tools: Access 97 (or earlier version), FoxPro, Paradox or dBase (III orIV).


Contact the Shellfish Data Unit at the above address to obtain the requirements andacceptable data formats for supplying harvest log, chart, and electronic data in a formatwhich meets the Conditions of Licence. The paper copy of the harvest log, and theelectronic copy including lat./long. or loran locations (or arrangements for a bonded mapservice provider) must be forwarded within 28 days, or sooner, following the end of eachmonth in which fishing occurred. This information must be sent to the above address.

Catch information must be recorded in the harvest log by midnight of the day of fishing.The logbook must be kept aboard the licensed vessel. Logbooks must be produced forexamination on demand of a fishery officer, guardian or a fishery observer designatedunder the Fisheries Act.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada reminds fishers that harvest logs must be completedaccurately during fishing operations and submitted to Fisheries and Oceans Canadain accordance with the timing set out in the conditions of licence. Delay ofcompletion or submission of logs is a violation of a condition of licence.

9.1.1. Gear Questionnaire

A gear questionnaire is included in the front of the Shrimp Trawl FishingLogbook and is an important component of the logbook requirement under theconditions of the shrimp trawl licence. The questionnaire intends to address andacknowledge the type of gear in use in the shrimp trawl industry. A newquestionnaire must be filled out and submitted for any change to the gear beingused.

9.1.2. Confidentiality of Shrimp Trawl Fishing Logbook Data

The vessel owner of record reported with the Pacific Fishery Licensing Unit isresponsible to ensure that the vessel master has completed and submitted a copyof the log data. Fisheries and Oceans Canada can only release log data to thereported vessel owner, and only upon written request.

9.1.3. Nil Report for Harvest Log – Licence Issued but not Fished

In the event that a licence is issued but not fished, the vessel owner is responsiblefor submitting a Nil report for the season. The Nil report must be submitted toFisheries and Oceans Canada Shellfish Data Unit prior to the issuing of approvalfor licence renewal. One page from the harvest logbook identifying the vessel,licence tab number, and the year with “nil” entered in the body of the log andsigned by the vessel owner constitutes a nil report.

9.2. Confidentiality of Data

Catch data, including gear configurations and fishing location data supplied throughlatitude/longitude co-ordinates, loran or chart records, are collected for use by Fisheriesand Oceans Canada in the proper assessment, management and control of the fisheries.Upon receipt by Fisheries and Oceans Canada of catch data including fishing location,Section 20(1)(b) of the Access to Information Act, prevents Fisheries and Oceans Canadafrom disclosing to a third party, records containing financial, commercial, scientific or


technical information that is confidential information. Further, Section 20(1)(c) of theAct prevents Fisheries and Oceans Canada from giving out information, the disclosure ofwhich could reasonably be expected to result in material financial loss or couldreasonably be expected to prejudice the competitive position of the fisher.

10. CATCH SAMPLING PROGRAM

A Catch Sampling Program is undertaken dockside and at-sea by observers or catch monitors tocollect biological samples of shrimp for size and age analysis, and to assess the composition ofthe catch for both shrimp and non-target species. This information is necessary for the propermanagement of the fishery, and for the developing stock assessment program. Fishing closureswill be implemented if the level of catch sampling coverage required by the Department has notbeen achieved.

10.1. Selection of Vessels for Catch Sampling Program

During the course of the season, certified shrimp fishery observer coverage is required aspart of the catch sampling program. Vessels will be selected randomly for catchsampling depending on sampling requirements by area and time period. Priority areas forsampling are the offshore areas of WCVI and Queen Charlotte Sound. Approximately100 observer days of coverage will be required in these areas. Approximately 30-50 daysof coverage will be undertaken in other areas. The actual days of coverage will bedetermined in-season according to area fished, gear, fishing effort, month and the needfor biological samples.

The shrimp information line will provide updates on the outstanding requirements forobserver coverage in priority areas. Vessel masters are encouraged to volunteer forsampling by calling Archipelago Marine Research Ltd. directly and requesting observercoverage. This will save costs to the industry. In the event the required number ofsampling days has not been achieved voluntarily, Archipelago will co-ordinate observercoverage. Fishery closures will be implemented if the level of observer coveragerequired for the proper management of the fishery has not been achieved.

10.2. Designation of Observers

Observers are designated to perform the duties of monitoring of fishing activity, theexamination and measurement of fishing gear, the recording of scientific data andobservations, the taking of samples, the verification of the weight and species of fishcaught and inspection of fishing records.

10.3. Observer Coverage – Request from Regional Director General

Under Section 46 of the Fisheries Acts and Regulations, the licence holder or master of afishing vessel shall, at the request of the Regional Director General, permit an observer togo on board that vessel to perform the designated duties for the period of time specifiedand arrange for the embarkation or disembarkation of the observer, at such time and placeas is specified. The vessel master shall provide all reasonable assistance to the observer.


The request shall be in the form of a letter from the Regional Director General outliningthe conditions under which the vessel master will be contacted in-season to take anobserver. This letter is given to all shrimp trawl licence holders at the time of licenceissuance. During the course of the season, requests will be made in-season by arepresentative of Archipelago Marine Research Ltd. by phone or during a hail report.The representative will specify a date for which observer coverage is required at whichtime, the vessel master will be obligated to take on board an observer on the first fishingtrip following this date. Once the request has been made in-season, the vessel master islegally obligated to arrange observer coverage prior to undertaking any further fishingactivity. To ensure observer coverage in priority areas (e.g. WCVI or SMA QueenCharlotte Sound) vessel masters fishing in those areas will be required to take on boardan observer for all fishing trips unless given an exemption at the time of making a FishingHail.

Fishery closures will be implemented if the level of sampling and observer coveragerequired for the proper management and control of the fishery has not been achieved.Licence holders or vessel masters that fail to comply with the request to take on board anobserver are subject to prosecution under the Fisheries Act.

10.4. Shrimp Samples for Biological Sampling

Observers, catch monitors or patrol vessels from Fisheries and Oceans Canada may alsoapproach vessels, while at a dock or at-sea while fishing, to request samples of shrimp orto collect other catch information. Detailed information may be requested concerning thelocation, depth and area of catch, gear type and cod end mesh size, by-catch species andmarketing of the shrimp sampled. Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Pacific CoastShrimpers Cooperative Association and the Shrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee ask for theco-operation of fishers and processors in providing biological samples and other catchinformation.

These samples will provide information such as: the determination of the species ofshrimp in the catch, strength of age classes, location of shrimp stocks, number of egg-bearing female shrimp and preferred mesh size or gear.

11. ACCESS FOR FIRST NATIONS FISHERIES

The Department will consult with First Nations to determine what the access to shellfish for FirstNations harvesting should be. In some cases, instead of negotiating access, an area may beclosed to certain fishing except First Nations fishing. These closures may be for the season orfor specified times. Whenever possible, the appropriate harvest plan will identify such closures.It is possible that situations may arise in the implementation of this plan where access to thefishery by First Nations for food, social and ceremonial purposes is jeopardized. In seasonclosure adjustments may be required.


12. GLASS SPONGE (HEXACTINELLID) REEFS

Globally unique and scientifically significant glass sponge (Hexactinellid) reefs have beenidentified in Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound. The shrimp trawl industry is committedto responsible fishing practices and, as part of this commitment, the Shrimp Trawl SectoralCommittee, the Pacific Coast Shrimpers’ Cooperative Association and the Department askfishers to avoid trawling within these areas. Logbook data indicates that these areas are notpreferred shrimp trawling ground.

Further management actions will be considered if necessary to protect the integrity of these reefs,should shrimp trawling activities occur within these sponge reef areas.

Refer to Appendix 8 for the locations of the glass sponge reefs and to the Integrated FisheriesManagement Plan for more information.

13. SHRIMP TRAWL LANDING RECORD BOOK OUTLETS

The Pacific Coast Shrimpers’ Co-operative Association will distribute Shrimp Trawl LandingRecord Books at no charge through the following outlets:

Company Contact Phone Number

Albion Fisheries1077 Great Northern Way,Vancouver

Dave Adlem (604) 875-9411

Hub City Fisheries262 Southside Drive, Nanaimo

Roger Paquette (250) 753-4135

Bornstein SeafoodsJensen Cove Road, Port Hardy

Harry Mose (250) 949-8899

Bornstein SeafoodsUcluelet

Wojtek Malach (250) 726-2187

Ucluelet Seafood Processors1661 Cedar Street,Ucluelet

Mike Buston (250) 726-7768

Aero Trading1080 Skeena Drive, Port Edward

Brad Mirau (250) 628-3227

Fisher Bay Seafoods Ltd.10230 Bowerbank Road, Sidney

Tracy Ronlund (250) 656-8157

Appendix 2: Contacts for Further Information Page 1 of 3

Appendix 2: Contacts for Further Information SHRIMP INFORMATION LINE (888) 978-7888 COMMERCIAL SHELLFISH INFORMATION (604) 666-2828OBSERVE, RECORD AND REPORT (800) 465-4336SHELLFISH TOXIN UPDATE (24 HRS.) (604) 666-2828

Fisheries Management

Regional Shrimp Trawl Manager (250) 286-5887Central Coast Area#150 - 1260 Shopper's RowCampbell River, B.C. V9W 2C8

Regional Shellfish Coordinator Russell Mylchreest (604) 666-3869

Resource Management, Areas 1 to 13, 27 Todd Johansson (250) 627-3475Central Coast Area or (250) 949-64228585 Wollason St., Box 10Port Hardy, B.C., V0N 2P0

Resource Management, Areas 14 to 26 Rick Harbo (250) 756-7268South Coast Area3225 Stephenson Point RoadNanaimo, B.C. V9T 1K3

Shrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee Chairperson & Kim West (604) 666-6390Resource Management, Areas 28 and 29Fraser River/Interior Area100 Annacis Parkway, Unit 3Delta, B.C. V3M 6A2

Resource Management Coordinator - Comox Byron Koke (250) 339-2809Resource Management Coordinator - Parksville Randy Webb (250) 954-2675

Science Branch

Pacific Biological Station Jim Boutillier (250) 756-7048Hammond Bay Road Doug Hay (250)756-7201Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5K6 (Eulachon)

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Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Fish Inspection Directorate Gordon Greig (604) 666-4427Molluscan Shellfish Program Specialist extension 2602250 Boundary RoadBurnaby, B.C. V5M 4L9

Commercial Licensing

Pacific Fishery Licence Unit (604) 666-0566480-555 West Hastings StreetVancouver, B.C. V6B 5G3

Pacific Fishery Licence Unit (250) 627-3413417 2nd Avenue WestPrince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1G8

Pacific Fishery Licence Unit (250) 754-040060 Front StreetNanaimo, B.C. V9R 5H7

Recreational Fisheries

South Coast Terry Gjernes (250) 756-7192North Coast Mark Reagan (250) 627-3409Fraser River Devona Adams (604) 666-6512

Aboriginal Fisheries

North Coast Diegi Kriegl (250) 627-3420Central Coast, Port Hardy Kristen Smith (250) 949-6422Central Coast, Campbell River Kent Spencer (250) 850-5705South Coast Jonathan Joe (250) 756-7243Fraser River Jennifer Spence (604) 666-2403

Other Contacts

Environment Canada

Growing Water Quality Classification & Surveys Hal Nelson (604) 666-2947

B.C. Ministry of Fisheries

Seafood Planning & Development Al Castledine (250) 387-9574

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Oceans

Director of Oceans Dick Carson (604) 666-7971

Aquaculture

Aquaculture Coordinator Andrew Morgan (604) 666-3152

Pacific Coast Shrimpers’ Co-operative Association (250) 658-0179

Archipelago Marine Research Ltd. (250) 383-4535

Archipelago Marine Research Ltd. - Hail Line (866) 377-1200(all areas except WCVI and QCSND)

Archipelago Marine Research Ltd. (866) 377-1400Hail Line for WCVI and QCSND

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Shellfish Data Unit (250) 756-7306 Fisheries and Oceans Canada Pacific Region Shrimp Trawl Web Site: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ops/fm/shellfish/shrimp/default.htm

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Appendix 3: Shrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee

The Shrimp Trawl Sectoral Committee was re-appointed in the fall of 1999 for a threeyear term (2000-2002/2003). Committee members and their contact numbers are listedbelow.

Company and Contact

Elected Representatives

West Coast Shrimp Fishery AssociationMark Decorte4085 Beam CrescentVictoria, B.C. V8N 5Y7Tel: (250) 721-3597Fax: (250) 472-8577

Rob Tryon (Alternate)6980 Seabrook RoadSannichton, B.C. V8M 1M6Tel: (250) 652-5166Fax: (250) 652-2725

Northern Shrimp Trawlers AssociationGrey McPhedronBox 345Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 3P9Tel: (250) 624-3822Fax: 250) 628-3167

Chuck Page (Alternate)Box 244Port Edward, B.C. VOV 1G0Tel: (250) 628-9238Fax: (250) 628-3167

UFAWUJoe Bauer3051 Broadway St.Richmond, B.C. V7E 2Z1Tel: (604) 277-9447Fax: (604) 277-9447

Ray Silvey (Alternate)R.R.#1, Site 160, c-17Bowser, B.C. V0R 1G0Tel: (250) 757-8700Fax: (250) 757-8700

B.C. Beam Trawlers’ AssociationRobert Taylor#100 – 1- 5765 Turner Rd.Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 6M4Tel: (250) 752-9127 or (250) 741-0080Fax: (250) 752-9127 or (250) 741-0885

Alan Holt (Alternate)427 4th StreetNanaimo, B.C.Tel: (250) 753-0806 cell (250) 716-6531Fax: (250) 753-4135

Non-affiliated Representatives

Bruce Evans2296 Cooperidge DriveSaanichton, B.C. V8L 1M5Tel: (250) 652-1767Fax: (250) 652-1767

Garry York (Alternate)2613 Forbes St.Victoria, B.C. V8R 4C2Tel: (250) 595-6792Fax: (250) 652-1767

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Company and Contact

Calvin Siider P.O. Box 351Sointula, B.C. V0N 3E0Tel: (250) 973-6707Fax: (250) 973-2025

Dan Zaro (Alternate)Box 1875Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0Tel: (250) 928-0304Fax: (250) 949-9765

Neil MainBox 428Coombs, B.C. V0R 1M0Tel: (250) 248-0378Fax: (250) 248-4312

Guy Whyte (Alternate)c/o Karen Kesteloo3939 Quadra St. Rm 303Victoria, B.C. V8X 1J5Tel: (250) 722-2463Fax: (250) 722-2473

Non-elected Representatives

Kim WestManagement Biologist & Shrimp TrawlFisheries and Oceans CanadaSectoral Committee ChairpersonFraser River Area100 Annacis Parkway, Unit 3Delta, B.C. V3M 6A2Tel: (604) 666-6390Fax: (604) 666-7112

Russell MylchreestA/Regional Shellfish Co-ordinatorFisheries and Oceans Canada300 - 555 West Hastings StreetVancouver, B.C. V6B 5G3Tel: (604) 666-3869

Rick HarboSenior Biologist Harvest Management UnitFisheries and Oceans CanadaSouth Coast Area3225 Stephenson Point RdNanaimo, B.C. V9T 1K3Tel: (250) 756-7268Fax: (250) 756-7162

Dennis RutherfordAssessment BiologistStock Assessment Branch3190 Hammond Bay RdNanaimo, B.C. V9T 6N7Tel: (250) 756-7174Fax: (250) 756-7053

Alisha DrinkwaterManagement BiologistFisheries and Oceans CanadaNorth Coast Area417 - 2nd Avenue WestPrince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1G8Tel: (250) 627-3014Fax: (250) 627-3411

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Company and Contact

Todd JohanssonResource ManagerFisheries and Oceans CanadaCentral Coast Area8585 Wollason St., Box 10Port Hardy, B.C., V0N 2P0Tel: (250) 627-3475 or (250) 949-6422Fax: (250) 627-3411 or (250) 949-6755

Byron KokeResource ManagerFisheries and Oceans CanadaSouth Coast Area148 Port Augusta St.Comox, B.C. V9M 3N6Tel: (250) 339-2809Fax: (250) 339-4612

Randy WebbResource ManagerFisheries and Oceans CanadaSouth Coast Area457 East Stanford AvenueParksville, B.C. V9P 1V7Tel: (250) 954-2675Fax: (250) 248-6776

Lorne Clayton (facilitator)Pacific Coast Shrimpers’ CooperativeAssociation4829 Maplgrove St.Victoria, B.C. V8Y 3B9

Archipelago Marine Research Ltd.Jason Clarke#200 - 525 Head St.Victoria, B.C. V9A 5S1Tel: (250) 383-4535Fax: (250) 383-0103

Bornstein Seafoods of Canada Ltd.Harry MoseBox 2488Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0Tel: (250) 726-2187Fax: (250) 949-8868

Hub City FisheriesRoger Paquette262 South Side DriveSite G-1, RR#1, Comp 2Nanaimo B.C. V9R 5K1Tel: (250) 753-4135Fax: (250) 753-2942

Lions Gate Fisheries Ltd.Glenn FidlerP.P. Box 109Sointula, B.C. V0N 3E0Tel: (250) 973-6741Fax: (250) 973-6411

Ucluelet Seafood Processors Ltd.Mike BustonP.O. Box 1089Ucluelet, B.C. V0R 3A0Tel: (250) 726-7768Fax: (250) 726-4226

B.C. Ministry of FisheriesDave Smith808 Douglas StreetVictoria, B.C. V8W 2Z7Tel: (250) 356-7642Fax: (250) 356-7280

Appendix 4: Example of Shrimp Trawl Fishing Log Record Page 1 of 1

Appendix 4: Example of Shrimp Trawl Fishing Log (Harvest Log) Record

Appendix 5: Example of Shrimp Trawl Landing Record

Appendix 5: Example of Shrimp Trawl Landing Record Page 1 of 1

Appendix 6: Identification Features of Commercial Shrimp Species

Appendix 6: Identification Features of Commercial Shrimp Species Page 1 of 2

Pandalus eous (P. borealis)

SpineBody uniform colour

To 150 mm or 5.9 in. total length

Pink Shrimp - Spiny, Flexed and Smooth


Body striped with red to orange dots

Pandalus goniurus

Body uniform colour


Pandalus jordani

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Sidestripe Shrimp


Extremely long antennaeBody pale orange with palehorizontal bars

Pandalopsis dispar

Coonstripe Shrimp (Dock )

Dull brown to red broken stripes


Pandalus danae

Humpback Shrimp (King)

Conspicuous white spots on carapaceBanded legs, whiteand reddish in colour

Wide, irregular, reddish bandsCrest or hump on head


Pandalus hypsinotus

Appendix 7: Prawn Minimum Size Limit

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33 mm carapace length as measured fromthe posterior part of the eye orbit (a) tothe posterior middorsal margin of thecarapace (b).

33 mm

a

b

a b

Appendix 8: Locations of Glass Sponge Reefs in Hecate Strait and Queen CharlotteSound

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Hecate Strait - North53 25.0 130 50.053 25.0 130 40.053 14.0 130 31.453 11.5 130 19.853 04.1 130 19.853 04.1 130 32.853 15.6 130 50.0

Hecate Strait - South52 31.9 129 50.052 31.9 129 40.252 26.5 129 35.052 22.2 129 35.052 22.2 129 50.0

Queen CharlotteSound - North52 09.2 129 37.052 09.2 129 14.051 56.5 129 14.051 56.5 129 37.0

Queen CharlotteSound - South51 24.15 128 58.551 24.15 128 40.051 14.15 128 40.051 14.15 128 58.5

Appendix 9: Shrimp Management Areas of the British Columbia Coast Page 1 of 1

Appendix 9: Shrimp Management Areas of the British Columbia Coast

Appendix 10: Maps of Shrimp Management Areas

Appendix 10: Maps of Shrimp Management Areas Page 1 of 26

Figure 1: Shrimp Management Areas: DXE (Areas 1, 101), QCI (Areas 102, 142) and 2IN (Area 2).

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Figure 2: Shrimp Management Area: 3IN (Areas 3-5 to 3-16).



Figure 3: Shrimp Management Area: PRD (3-1 to 3-4, 103, 4-1 to 4-16, 104, 5-1, 5-2 and 5-23).


Figure 4: Shrimp Management Areas: 5IN (Areas 5-3 to 5-10, 5-12 to 5-19, 5-21, 5-24) and 6IN (Areas6-1 to 6-8, 6-10 to 6-12, 6-14 to 6-16, 6-18 to 6-28).



Figure 5: Shrimp management Areas: 5OFF (Areas 5-11, 5-20, 5-22, 105) and 6OFF (Areas 6-9, 6-13,6-17, 106).


Figure 6: Shrimp Management Area: 7IN (Areas 7-2 to 7-24, 7-27 to 7-30).



Figure 7: Shrimp Management Areas: 8IN (Areas 8-2 to 8-16).



Figure 9: Shrimp Fishery Management Area: 10IN (Areas 10-3 to 10-12).


Figure 10: Shrimp Management Area: QCSND (Areas 107, 7-1, 7-25, 7-26, 7-31, 108, 8-1, 109, 110,10-1, 10-2, 111, 11-1, 11-2, 130)


Figure 12: Shrimp Management Areas: 12IN (Areas 12-22, 12-23, 12-26 to 12-48) and 12OUT (Areas12-1 to 12-21, 12-24, 12-25).



Figure 13: Shrimp Management Areas: GSTE (Areas 13 and 15) and 16 (Area 16).


Figure 14. Shrimp Management Area: 14 (Area 14).



Figure 15: Shrimp Management Area: 17 (Area 17).


Figure 18: Shrimp Management Area: FR (Areas 28 and 29).


Figure 20: Shrimp Management Area: 21OFF (Areas 21, 121).



Figure 21: Shrimp Management Areas: 23IN (Areas 23-1 to 23-6 and 23OFF (Areas 23-7 to 23-11,123).


Figure 22: Shrimp Management Area: 24IN (Area 24)



Figure 23: Shrimp Management Area: 25IN (Area 25)


Figure 24: Shrimp Management Area: 26IN (Area 26).



Figure 25: Shrimp Management Areas: 27IN (Areas 27-3, 27-7 to 27-11) and (Areas 27-1, 27-2, 27-4to 27-6, 127).


Figure 26: Shrimp Management Areas: 124OFF (Area 124), 125OFF (Area 125) and 126OFF (Area126).

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