WORKING GROUP ON FISH STOCKS AT THE FAROES APPENDIX TO THE REPORT OF THE 1977 MEETING REVIEW OF FISH RESOURCES IN THE NEAFC CONVENTION AREA

The whiting at Faroe spawn in spring at 25-l0Om depth all around the Islands except for the southwestern banks. Eggs and larvae are distributed around the Islands. The whiting prefer soft :bottom and all age groups are, therefore, most numerous in the coastal area and relatively rare on the banks. Maximum size is probably around 70cm.