Capelin (Mallotus villosus) in subareas 5 and 14 and Division 2.a west of 5°W (Iceland and Faroes grounds, East Greenland, Jan Mayen area)

ICES advises that when the precautionary approach is applied, the initial quota in the fishing season 2016/2017 should be zero tonnes. The initial quota should be revised based on in-season acoustic survey information in autumn 2016. The final TAC should be set on the basis of survey information in autumn 2016 and winter 2016/2017.