61st Northeast Regional Stock Assessment Workshop (61st SAW) assessment summary report 61st SAW assessment summary report

"The 61st SAW Assessment Summary Report contains summary and detailed technical information on one stock assessment reviewed during July 19-21, 2016 at the Stock Assessment Workshop (SAW) by the 61st Stock Assessment Review Committee (SARC-61): Atlantic surfclam (Spisula solidissima). The SARC-61 consisted of three external, independent reviewers appointed by the Center for Independent Experts [CIE], and an external SARC chairman from the MAFMC SSC. The SARC evaluated whether each Term of Reference (listed in the Appendix) was completed successfully based on whether the work provided a scientifically credible basis for developing fishery management advice"--Introduction. [doi:10.7289/V5/RD-NEFSC-16-13 (http://doi.org/10.7289/V5/RD-NEFSC-16-13)] by Northeast Fisheries Science Center. "November 2016." System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Includes bibliographical references. 2016 NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) NEFSC (Northeast Fisheries Science Center) Library http://doi.org/10.7289/V5/RD-NEFSC-16-13 Public Domain 1863