ICES advises that when the precautionary approach is applied, catches should not increase. This corresponds to zero catch in 2016. This advice is valid for 2017 and 2018 unless there is a change in perception of stock status.
History
Published under the auspices of the following ICES Steering Group or Committee
ACOM
Series
ICES Advice: Recurrent advice
Recommended citation
ICES. 2016. Sandeel (Ammodytes spp.) in Division 4.a, Sandeel Area 5r (northern North Sea, Viking and Bergen banks). ICES Advice: Recurrent advice. 5 pp. https://doi.org/10.17895/ices.advice.18668255