Tusk (Brosme brosme) in Subarea XII, excluding Division XIIb (Mid-Atlantic Ridge)

ICES  advises  on  the  basis  of  the  approach  for  data-limited stocks  that  catches  should  not  be increased  unless  there  is  evidence that this is sustainable. Measures should be taken to limit occasional high levels of bycatch.

This is the first year ICES is providing quantitative advice for data-limited stocks