Norway lobster (<i>Nephrops norvegicus</i>) in divisions 7.b-c and 7.j-k, Functional Unit 16 (west and southwest of Ireland, Porcupine Bank). Replacing advice provided in October 2023

<p dir="ltr"><b>Please note: The present advice replaces the advice given in October 2023 for catches in 2024.</b></p><p dir="ltr">ICES advises that when the EU multiannual plan (MAP) for Western Waters and adjacent waters is applied, and assuming zero discards, catches in 2024 that correspond to the F ranges in the MAP are between 3 732 and 4 627 tonnes. The entire range is considered precautionary when applying ICES advice rule.</p><p dir="ltr">To ensure that the stock in Functional Unit (FU) 16 is exploited sustainably, management should be continued at the FU level.</p>