Report of the Atlanto-Scandian Herring and Capelin Working Group

The Atlanto-Scandian Herring and Capelin Working Group met at ICES Headquarters from 26-30 October 1987. The terms of reference are given in C.Res.1986/2:5:25:

'The Atlanto-Scandian Herring and Capelin working Group (Chairman: Dr V.N. Shleinik) will meet at ICES Headquarters from 26-30 October 1987 to assess the status of the Norwegian spring spawning herring and capelin stocks in Sub-areas I, 11, V, and XIV and provide catch options within safe biological limits for the herring for 1988 and for the capelin for the winter 1987/1988 and summer-autumn 1988 seasons.'

In addition, NEAFC, in November 1986, asked ICES to 'provide information on the distribution and state of Atlanto-Scandian spring-spawning herring.'

As the Chairman V. Shleinik could not participate, the meeting was chaired by H.i Jakupsstovu.