Report of the Working Group on the Assessment of Mackerel, Horse Mackerel, Sardine and Anchovy (WGMHSA), Sec 3

Due to the depleted level of the North sea stock the ACFM advice for 1998 and 1999 were the same as given since

1988:

− There should be no fishing for mackerel in Divisions IIIa and IVb,c at any time of the year;

− There should be no fishing for mackerel in Division IVa during the period 1 January–31 July;

− The 30 cm minimum landing size at present in force in Sub-area IV should be maintained.