Blue jack mackerel (Trachurus picturatus) in Subdivision Xa2 (Azores)

This  is  the  first  time  that  ICES  analyses  data  for  Trachurus  picturatus  in  the  waters  of  the  Azores.  The  lpue  indices  show  increasing  trends,  but  the  exploitation  status  is  unknown,  therefore  on  the  basis  of  precautionary considerations, catches should not be allowed to increase.