Nephrops in Subarea IV (North Sea) (updated)

Nephrops are  limited  to  a  muddy  habitat.  This  means  that  the  distribution  of  suitable  sediment  defines  the  species  distribution and the stocks are therefore assessed as nine separate functional units (FUs) (Figure 6.3.15.1). The advice summary for Nephrops stocks is given by functional units in Sections 6.3.15.1–9.