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