Other skates and rays in the North Sea ecoregion (Subarea IV, and Divisions IIIa and VIId)

The  advice  given  in  2012  for  this  stock  is  valid  for  2013–2015:  “Based  on  ICES  approach  to  data-limited  stocks,  ICES  advises  that  catches  should  be  reduced  by  at  least  20%.  However,  ICES  does  not  advise  that  individual TACs be set for these stocks, at present.

Additional  measures  should  be  identified  that  can  regulate  exploitation  of  these  species.  Such  measures  may  include  seasonal and/or area closures, technical measures, and tailored measures for target fisheries. Such measures should be developed by stakeholder consultations, considering the overall mixed fisheries context.”

NB: The  advice  for  2015  is  the  same  catch  advice  than  for  2013  and  2014  (even  if  it  cannot  be  quantified)  not  that  a  further 20% reduction in catch be implemented.

NB: new Advice will be provided in 2015