New stock assessment approach could lead to higher TACs
The fish stocks in the North East Atlantic are rebuilding and our current method to assess them is not accurate, is the claim made during a recent scientific mini-symposium organised…
A recent ICES report recognises that fishermen’s information can have a central role to play in stock assessment
Key milestone in recognition of fishermen’s information
A recent ICES report marks an important milestone in the incorporation of information generated by the fishing industry itself into stock assessment processes. The report comes following an important meeting…