Single-stock exploitation boundaries


Table 7.4.8.1 Nephrops in Divisions VIIIa,b (Bay of Biscay, FU 23, 24). Single stock exploitation boundaries (advice), management, and landings

Year	ICES advice / Single stock exploitation boundaries	Predicted catch corresp. To advice	Agreed TAC1	ICES landings (discards not included)
1987				5.5
1988				5.9
1989				5.2
1990				5.1
1991				4.8
1992		~6.8	6.8	5.7
1993		6.8	6.8	5.2
1994		6.8	6.8	4.1
1995		6.8	6.8	4.5
1996		6.8	6.8	4.1
1997		6.8	6.8	3.6
1998		4.2	5.5	3.3
1999		4.2	5.5	3.2
2000		4.2	4.4	3.1
2001		4.2	4.0	3.8
2002	40% reduction of current exploitation rate	2.0	3.2	3.7
2003	50% reduction of current exploitation rate	2.2	3.0	3.8
2004	20% reduction of current exploitation rate	3.3	3.2	3.3
2005	20% reduction of current exploitation rate	3.1	3.1	3.7
2006	Maintain recent catch	3.5	4.0	3.4
2007	Maintain recent catch	3.6	4.3	3.2
2008	Maintain recent catch	3.6	4.3	3.0
2009	Maintain recent catch (average 2005–2007)	3.4	4.1
2010	Maintain recent catch (average 2005–2007	3.4
Weights in thousand tonnes. 1 Applies to Division VIIIa,b,d,e

The Nephrops in Divisions VIIIa,b have two Functional Units, which are assessed as one entity: a) Bay of Biscay North (FU 23) and b) of (FU 24). The advice for 2009 is biannual and valid for 2009 and 2010 (see ICES, 2008).