EU request to ICES on in-year advice for Anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) in Division 9.a (Atlantic Iberian waters)

ICES advises that catches of 15 000 tonnes in 2017, if taken entirely in the southern part of Division 9.a, can not be considered sustainable. ICES does not have sufficient information to be able to advise if this level of catch would be sustainable for the entire Division 9.a.

ICES is not in a position to advise on a catch level in 2017 that is deemed to be sustainable in accordance with ICES precautionary approach for category 3 stocks for short-lived species.