IBPNeph_2015.pdf (4.78 MB)
Report of the Inter-Benchmark Protocol of Nephrops in FU 17 and 14 (IBP Neph - outputs from 2015 meeting)
This was the first benchmark exercise for the East Irish Sea Nephrops stock - FU 14.
There were three main areas requiring investigation as part of the inter-benchmark process for FU14 Nephrops:
• Revisions to the area of the Nephrops grounds based on new available data: VMS, UWTV data and sediment information;
• A review of fishery data and raising procedures;
• Review of Reference points: FMSY proxies and MSY Btrigger.
History
Published under the auspices of the following ICES Steering Group or Committee
- ACOM
