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Norway lobster
South Minch (FU 12)
Profile updated on 6 September 2017
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
IDENTIFICATION
SCIENTIFIC NAME(s)
Nephrops norvegicus
SPECIES NAME(s)
Norway lobster, nephrops
COMMON NAMES
Nephrops
Stock structure with ICES are VI is uncertain. Nephrops (or Norway Lobster) stocks area assessed as Functional Units (FU) based on growth parameters and other factors. Within FU 12 there is one distinct population in South Minch (ICES 2016)(ICES 2016).
ANALYSIS
Strengths
- Stock appears to be in good shape and is above MSY Btrigger
SCORES
Management Quality:
Management Strategy:
< 6
Managers Compliance:
< 6
Fishers Compliance:
≥ 6
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