Sandeel in Division IIIa and Subarea IV

Sandeel are largely sedentary after settlement and form a complex of local (sub-) stocks in the North Sea. To avoid local depletion, ICES advice for sandeel is provided for seven areas in Division IIIa and Subarea IV (Figure 6.4.22.1). Generic information is given below, and the advice for sandeel in each of the seven areas is given separately in Sections 6.4.22.1–7.