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2022 MACKEREL SURVEY

Report Your Observations on Mackerel 

Harvesters have been reporting their observations Atlantic mackerel from throughout the province with reports coming in from southern Labrador as well as all coasts around the island of Newfoundland. This short online survey will provide a snapshot of mackerel distributions throughout the province during the summer of 2022 and will be repeated in December 2022. 
1.What is your home port?
2.What fisheries do you participate in?
3.What NAFO divisions do you fish in?
4.What month does your fishing season typically start?
5.What month does your fishing season typically end?
6.When do mackerel typically arrive in your area?
7.When do mackerel typically leave your area?
8.When did mackerel arrive in your area in 2022?
9.Are you seeing mackerel as bycatch in other fisheries and, if so, which ones? (select all that apply)
10.What gear types are you seeing the mackerel bycatch?
11.Comment on the size of mackerel in your area in 2022
12.Compare the size of mackerel in 2022 to the past year -- Using a scale of 1 to 5 with 1= much smaller, 2 = somewhat smaller, 3 = about the same size, 4 = somewhat larger, and 5 = much larger
1 - MUCH SMALLER
5 - MUCH BIGGER
13.Compare the size of mackerel in 2022 to the past 5 years -- Using a scale of 1 to 5 with 1= much smaller, 2 = somewhat smaller, 3 = about the same size, 4 = somewhat larger, and 5 = much larger
1 - MUCH SMALLER
5 - MUCH BIGGER
14.Based on your observations, comment on the abundance of mackerel in 2022 in your area compared to the past 5 years. Were mackerel in 2022:
15.Describe your observations of mackerel size and abundance in 2022. If possible, please provide examples comparing your observations in 2022 compared to previous years.
16.If you would be willing to answer additional questions regarding mackerel in your area, please submit your contact information.
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