Sole (Solea solea) in divisions 8.c and 9.a (Cantabrian Sea and Atlantic Iberian waters)

This is the first time that ICES analyses data for sole in the Atlantic Iberian waters ecoregion. Currently it is not clear whether there should be one or several management units. There is insufficient information to evaluate the status of sole in Divisions VIIIc and IXa. Therefore, based on precautionary consideration, ICES advises that catches should not be allowed to increase in 2012.