Greenland halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides) in subareas 5, 6, 12, and 14 (Iceland and Faroes grounds, West of Scotland, North of Azores, East of Greenland)

In the absence of defined reference points, the state of the stock cannot be fully evaluated. The assessment is considered

indicative of stock trends, and provides relative measures of stock status. The stock has been below Bmsy since the mid-

1990s and is presently at a historical low at 40% of Bmsy. Present fishing mortality is estimated at twice the fishing

mortality that is associated with maximum sustainable yield.