Profile updated on 21 September 2021

SUMMARY

SUMMARY

IDENTIFICATION

SCIENTIFIC NAME(s)

Gadus morhua

SPECIES NAME(s)

Atlantic cod

Both genetic and tagging studies suggest the cod on the Faroe Plateau (Division Vb2) is a distinct biological stock from cod on the Faroe Plateau (Division Vb1) and in Icelandic waters (Division Va) (ICES, 2013b).


ANALYSIS

Strengths
  • Fishing effort has been significantly reduced in recent years.

SCORES

Management Quality:

Management Strategy:

< 6

Managers Compliance:

≥ 6

Fishers Compliance:

≥ 6