National Marine Fisheries Service

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Research Track Terms of Reference

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Research Track Terms of Reference

November 25, 2024

The Terms of Reference define the purpose and products of research track assessments. Terms of reference are made to provide guidance to the working groups.

Topic Based

Terms of reference for topic based research tracks are designed to answer specific research questions. The topics covered may cut across various stocks.

Stock Specific (2022 +)

Stock focused research tracks all share generic terms of reference (pdf, 1pg) that are applicable and consistent among the various stocks. These research track assessments carry out many of the same tasks.

Stock Specific (2020 - 2021)

Last updated by Northeast Fisheries Science Center on 11/25/2024