Orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus) in the Northeast Atlantic

Due  to  its  very  low  productivity,  orange  roughy  can  only  sustain  very  low  rates  of  exploitation.  Currently,  it  is  not  possible  to  manage  a  sustainable  fishery  for  this  species.  ICES  recommends  no  directed  fisheries  for  this  species.  Bycatches in mixed fisheries should be as low as possible.