Atlantic Seal Science Task Team Report
This final report from the Atlantic Seal Science Task Team presents recommendations to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) regarding its seal science priorities, specifically for harp and grey seals, and ways to enhance collaboration with the fishing industry. The recommendations focus on addressing knowledge gaps in seal diet, distribution, and migration, improving the understanding of seal-fish stock relationships, and fostering collaborative research with various partners. It also suggests concrete improvements for DFO's communication of seal science to stakeholders and the public, aiming to inform DFO's future research priorities and pinniped-related science activities.