Herring (Clupea harengus) in Division VIIa North of 52°30’N (Irish Sea)

ICES advises that when the MSY approach is applied, catches in 2016 should be no more than 4575 tonnes. 

ICES  advises,  under  precautionary  considerations,  that  activities  that  have  a  negative  impact  on  the  spawning  habitat  of  herring should not occur,  unless the effects of these activities have been assessed and shown not to be detrimental.