Northeast Regional Stock Assessment Workshop 2011 : Woods Hole, Mass.)

"The 53rd SAW Assessment Summary Report contains summary and detailed technical information on two stock assessments reviewed during November 29 to December 2, 2011 at the Stock Assessment Workshop (SAW) by the 53rd Stock Assessment Review Committee (SARC- 53): Gulf of Maine Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) and black sea bass (Centropristis striata). The SARC-53 consisted of 3 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. The reviewers' reports for SAW/SARC-53 are available at website: http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/nefsc/saw/ under the heading 'SARC 53 Panelist Reports'"--Introduction.

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)