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Commission Regulation (EC) No 1581/2004 of 27 August 2004 amending Regulation (EC) No 1639/2001 establishing the minimum and extended Community programmes for the collection of data in the fisheries sector and laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1543/2000

EU Regulation No 1581/2004 · Adopted 27 August 2004 · Extends to United Kingdom

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 1581/2004

of 27 August 2004

amending Regulation (EC) No 1639/2001 establishing the minimum and extended Community programmes for the collection of data in the fisheries sector and laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1543/2000

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1543/2000 of 29 June 2000 establishing a Community framework for the collection and management of the data needed to conduct the common fisheries policyf1, and in particular Articles 5(1) and 8(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

Whenever an on-board sampling scheme is established within the respective national programmes, access to vessels should be guaranteed for sampling purposes. Therefore, on-board observers should be accepted on any vessel in order to avoid biased estimates.

(2)

There is a need to assure a better sampling of stocks under recovery plans and deep-sea species, to obtain a better knowledge of these particular stocks.

(3)

The analysis of Member States’ reports on catch per unit of effort (hereinafter referred to as CPUE) data collected from 1995 to 2000, carried out together with the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (hereinafter referred to as the STECF), provides a basis on which to lay down the eligible CPUE data series to be collected in the future.

(4)

Based on the acquired experience during the first year of data collection in 2002 and taking into consideration the STECF advice, technical modifications are needed to the detailed guidelines for data collection laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1639/2001f2, and in particular to the names of the stocks and the sampling approach for length and age sampling strategies.

(5)

Regulation (EC) No 1639/2001 should therefore be amended accordingly.

(6)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Annotations to the whole text

Footnotes

f1

OJ L 176, 15.7.2000, p. 1.

f2

OJ L 222, 17.8.2001, p. 53.

Contents

  1. 1Article 1
  2. 2Article 2
  3. Signature
  4. Annex IAnnex I
  5. Annex IIAnnex II

1

Regulation (EC) No 1639/2001 is amended as follows:

  1. 1..

    Article 3 is amended as follows:

    1. (a)

      in the first paragraph, point (c) is replaced by the following:

      1. (c)

        ‘in the event of sampling, a detailed description of the strategies followed and the statistical estimates used making it possible to appreciate the levels of precision and relationship between the cost and precision; this description shall also include estimates of levels of precision of the estimated parameter; these estimates shall be included in the final report, in a format established by the Commission, after having consulted the STECF.’;

    2. (b)

      the second paragraph is deleted;

    3. (c)

      the following point is added:

      1. (e)

        ‘in the event of sampling, the procedures set within the national programmes shall ensure the collection of the required data by duly appointed observers and the acceptance on board and cooperation with such observers by masters of fishing vessels, in accordance with Article 22(1)(d) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002f1.’

  2. 2..

    The Annex is amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation.

  3. 3..

    The Appendices are amended in accordance with Annex II to this Regulation.

2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Signature

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 27 August 2004.

For the Commission

Franz Fischler

Member of the Commission

Annex I

The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1639/2001 is amended as follows:

  1. 1..

    In Chapter I, Section B, the following point is added:

    1. 5..

      ‘With regard to the data collection of stocks subject to a recovery plan pursuant to a Council Regulation, sampling requirements for the extended programme shall become mandatory under the minimum programme for the year following the Regulation’s adoption and during the applicable period of the recovery plan. The same shall apply to surveys where the main objective stock is subject to a recovery plan.’

  2. 2..

    In Chapter III, Section F is replaced by the following:

    1. F..

      ‘ Collection of data concerning the catches per unit of effort and/or effective effort of specific commercial fleets

      The following series are required:

      1. 1..

        At the minimum programme level, data shall only contain data series for catches and effort for:

        • fleets which have been used at any time from 1995 onwards in stock assessments, either analytical and/or production models,

        • stocks where there is no stock assessment and where CPUE data series were the only way to estimate trends in the stocks abundance at any time from 1995 onwards,

        • fisheries for which there are regional fisheries organisation (hereinafter referred to as RFO) obligations.

        Stock definitions shall correspond with the ones defined by RFOs, and the sampling strategies shall include, as a minimum, the corresponding strata.

        Member States shall provide a thorough description of the way in which the abundance index for each stock has been calculated.

      2. 2..

        At the extended programme level, data series for catches and effort for:

        • fleets which have not yet been used in stock assessments but where stock assessments are expected to be conducted in the future e.g. in the Mediterranean area and for deep-sea resources,

        • fleets where data collection started in recent years and until these data series are used in stock assessments (such data series may be transferred to the minimum programmes only if they are used in the stock assessment procedures),

        • fleets for which CPUE data series are collected but the data are presently only used for biological purposes (length and age composition, maturity data).

        Stock definitions should follow the ones defined by RFOs, and the sampling strategies shall include, as a minimum, the respective strata.

        Member States shall provide a thorough description of the way in which the abundance index for each stock has been calculated.’

  3. 3..

    In Chapter III, Section H is amended as follows:

    1. (a)

      paragraph 1 is amended as follows:

      1. (i)

        points (a) and (b) are replaced by the following:

        1. (a)

          ‘Parameters:

          Biological sampling must be performed in order to evaluate the composition in length and, where appropriate, in age of the landings for all the stocks specified as mandatory in Appendix XV.

        2. (b)

          Disaggregation and precision levels:

          1. (i)

            for stocks under recovery plans Member States shall apply a sampling strategy, achieving a precision level 2 for the length and, where appropriate, age composition of landings;

          2. (ii)

            for other stocks Member States shall apply a sampling strategy, achieving a precision level 1 for the length and, where appropriate, age composition of landings.

          However, if this approach cannot be achieved, Member States may apply an alternative methodology for which the required disaggregation levels are specified in Appendix XV.’

      2. (ii)

        in point (d), first indent, subparagraph 3 is replaced by the following:

        1. 3..

          ‘for the stocks in the Mediterranean area, the landings by weight of a Mediterranean Member State for a species corresponding to less than 10 % of the total EU landings of that species, taken in the Mediterranean area, or to less than 200 tonnes, are exempted. This derogation shall not apply for blue fin tuna.’

      3. (iii)

        in point (d), second indent, subparagraph 3 is replaced by the following:

        1. 3..

          ‘for the stocks in the Mediterranean area, the landings by weight of a Mediterranean Member State for a species corresponding to less than 10 % of the total EU landings of that species, taken in the Mediterranean area, or to less than 200 tonnes, are exempted. This derogation shall not apply to blue fin tuna.’

      4. (iv)

        point (e) is replaced by the following:

        1. (e)

          ‘Discards:

          Discards shall be the subject of an annual estimation of the distribution of the lengths by type of fishing technique when:

          • discard data is used in stock assessment working groups,

          • discards represent either more than 10 % of the total catches by weight, or more than 20 % of the catches in numbers for the stocks for which yearly discard data must be collected, as specified in Appendix XII.

          The sampling intensities are those as defined in Appendix XV for commercial landings.

          When discards take place for length ranges which are not represented in the landings, age-reading shall take place in accordance with the rules set out in in Appendix XV.

          However, if Member States cannot reach this level of precision or only at excessive cost, they may obtain a derogation from the Commission provided that this request is fully documented.’

    2. (b)

      paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

      1. 2..

        ‘Extended programme:

        1. (a)

          Complementary parameters:

          Biological sampling shall be performed in order to evaluate the composition in length and, where appropriate, in age of the landings for all the stocks specified as optional in Appendix XV.

        2. (b)

          Disaggregation and precision levels:

          Member States shall apply a sampling strategy, achieving a precision level 1 for the length and, where appropriate, age composition of landings.

          However, if this approach cannot be achieved, Member States may apply an alternative methodology for which the required disaggregation levels are specified in Appendix XV.

        3. (c)

          Discards:

          The sampling programme for the estimation of the annual composition in lengths of the discards for optional stocks specified in Appendix XV.’

Annex II

The Appendices to Regulation (EC) No 1639/2001 are amended as follows:

  1. 1..

    Appendix I is replaced by the following:

    Appendix I

    Geographic stratification by regional fisheries organisations

    ICESNAFOICCATGFCMCCAMLRIOTCOther
    Level 1AreaAreaFAO Area

    Area

    e.g. 37

    Mediterranean and Black sea

    Area

    e.g. 48

    		FAO AreaFAO Area
    Level 2

    Subarea

    e.g. IV

    North Sea

    Subarea

    e.g. 21.2

    Labrador

    		FAO Subarea

    Subarea

    e.g. 37.1

    Western

    Subarea

    e.g. 48.1

    Antarctic peninsula

    		FAO SubareaFAO Subarea
    Level 3

    Division

    e.g. IVc

    Division

    e.g. 21.2 H

    Division

    5° × 5°

    Division

    e.g. 37.1.2

    Gulf of Lions

    Division

    5° × 5°

    Division

    5° × 5°

    Division

    5° × 5°

    Level 4

    Rectangle

    30′ × 1°

    		Rectangle

    Rectangle

    1° × 1°

    		Subdivision

    Rectangle

    1° × 1°

    Rectangle

    1° × 1°

    Rectangle

    1° × 1°
  2. 2..

    Appendix II is replaced by the following:

    Appendix II

    Functional units (FUs) and statistical rectangles (Nephrop norvegicus)

    FU NoNameICES areaStatistical rectangles
    3SkagerrakIIIa47G0-G1; 46F9-G1; 45F8-G1; 44F7-G0; 43F8-F9
    4KattegatIIIa44G1-G2; 42-43G0-G2; 41G1-G2
    5Botney Gut — Silver PitIVb, c36-37 F1-F4; 35F2-F3
    6Farn DeepsIVb38-40 E8-E9; 37E9
    7Fladen GroundIVa44-49 E9-F1; 45-46E8
    8Firth of ForthIVb40-41E7; 41E6
    9Moray FirthIVa44-45 E6-E7; 44E8
    10NoupIVa47E6
    11North MinchVIa44-46 E3-E4
    12South MinchVIa41-43 E2-E4
    13ClydeVIa39-40 E4-E5
    14Irish Sea EastVIIa35-38E6; 38E5
    15Irish Sea WestVIIa36E3; 35-37 E4-E5; 38E4
    16Porcupine BankVIIc, k31-36 D5-D6; 32-35 D7-D8
    17Aran GroundsVIIb34-35 D9-E0
    18Ireland NW coastVIIb37D9-E1; 36D9
    19Ireland SW and SE coastVIIg, j31-33 D9-E0; 31E1; 32E1-E2; 33E2-E3
    20NW Labadie, Baltimore and GalleyVIIg, j28-30 E1; 28-31 E2; 30-32 E3; 31 E4
    21Jones and CockburnVIIg, h, j
    22SmallsVIIg
    23Bay of Biscay NorthVIIIa22-24 E6-E7; 23-24E5
    24Bay of Biscay SouthVIIIb20-21 E7-E8; 19E8
    25North GaliciaVIIIc15E0-E1; 16E1
    26West GaliciaIXa13-14 E0-E1
    27North Portugal (N of Cape Espichel)IXa6-12E0; 9-12E1
    28South-West Portugal (Alentejo)IXa3-5 E0-E1
    29South Portugal (Algarve)IXa2E0-E2
    30Gulf of CadizIXa2-3 E2-E3
    31Cantabrian SeaVIIIc16E4-E7
    32Norwegian DeepIVa44-52 F2-F6; 43F5-F7
    33Off Horn ReefIVb39-41E4; 39-41E5
  3. 3..

    Appendix III is replaced by the following:

    ‘Appendix III (Section C)

    Basic segmentation of vessels for capacities (MP)

    This segment is aggregated for all passive gears.

    Note 1: If a gear category contains less than 10 vessels, then the cell can be merged with a neighbouring length category to be specified in the national programme.

    Note 2: If a vessel spends more than 50 % of its time using a specific type of fishing technique, it should be included in the corresponding segment.

    Note 3: Length is defined as length over all (LOA).’
    Vessel length< 12 m12 ≤ 24 m24 ≤ 40 m≥ 40 m
    Type of fishing technique
    Mobile gearsBeam trawl
    Demersal trawl and demersal seiner
    Pelagic trawl and seiners
    Dredges
    Polyvalent
    Others (to be specified)
    Passive gearsGears using hooks f1
    Drift and fixed nets
    Pots and traps
    Polyvalent
    Others (to be specified)
    Polyvalent gearsCombining mobile and passive gears
    Vessels with no licence
  4. 4..

    Appendix IV is replaced by the following:

    Appendix IV (Section C)

    Detailed disaggregation of vessels for capacities (EP)

    Vessel length< 10 m10 ≤ 12 m12 ≤ 18 m18 ≤ 24 m24 ≤ 40 m≥ 40 m
    Type of fishing technique
    Mobile gearsBeam trawlNorth Sea ≤ 221 kW
    North Sea > 221 kW
    Outside North Sea
    Demersal trawl and demersal seineBottom trawl
    Danish and Scottish seiners
    Polyvalent
    Pelagic trawl and seinersPelagic trawl
    Pelagic seiner and purse seiner
    Polyvalent
    Dredges
    Polyvalent mobile gears
    Others (to be specified)
    Passive gearsGears using hooksLong-lines
    Other gears using hooks
    Drift nets and fixed nets
    Pots and traps
    Polyvalent passive gears
    Others (to be specified)
    Polyvalent gearsCombining mobile and passive gears
    Vessels with no licence
  5. 5..

    Appendix V is replaced by the following:

    Appendix V (Section D)

    Fishing capacity units by type of fishing technique

    Fishing techniqueFishing capacity units
    Towed gearskW and GT
    Static gearskW and GT
    Polyvalent vesselskW and GT
  6. 6..

    Appendix VI is replaced by the following:

    ‘Appendix VI (Section D)

    Stocks related to specific effort

    A fishing day is to be considered as targeting one specific species, if the percentage of this species in total daily catch is higher than threshold 1.

    A fishing day is to be considered as affecting significantly a species, if the percentage of the particular species is higher than threshold 2.’
    Species and areaThreshold 1f2 Threshold 2f3
    Salmon (Baltic Sea)30 %5 %
    Cod (all areas, except Mediterranean)30 %5 %
    Haddock (all areas, except Mediterranean)30 %5 %
    Saithe (all areas, except Mediterranean)30 %5 %
    Whiting (all areas, except Mediterranean)30 %5 %
    Plaice (all areas, except Mediterranean)30 %5 %
    Sole (all areas, except Mediterranean)10 %5 %
    Sole (Mediterranean)30 %5 %
    Nephrops (all areas)30 %5 %
    Hake (all areas)30 %5 %
    Anchovy (all areas)30 %5 %
    Sardine (all areas)50 %5 %
    Mackerel (all areas, except Mediterranean)50 %10 %
    Horse mackerel (all areas, except Mediterranean)50 %10 %
    Swordfish (all areas)30 %5 %
    Bluefin tuna (all areas)30 %5 %
    Bigeye tuna (all areas)30 %5 %
    Albacore (all areas)30 %5 %
    Yellow-fin tuna (all areas)30 %5 %
    Herring (all areas, except Mediterranean)50 %10 %
    Sprat (all areas, except Mediterranean)50 %10 %
    Sand eel (all areas, except Mediterranean)70 %
    Norway pout (all areas, except Mediterranean)70 %
    European eel (all areas)30 %
  7. 7..

    Appendix XI is replaced by the following:

    Appendix XI (Section E)

    List of recreational fisheries stocks (MP)

    1.

    Salmon (marine waters in the Baltic Sea and North Sea):

    Catch figures collected in weight and number by:

    • geographical area as defined in Appendix 1, level 2.

    2.

    Bluefin tuna (all areas):

    Catch figures collected in weight and number by:

    • annual basis,

    • geographical area as defined in Appendix 1, level 2,

    • distinguishing catch of fish below and above 10 kg.

    3.

    Cod in areas III, IV, V, VI and VII:

    Catch figures collected in weight by:

    • geographical area as defined in Appendix 1, level 2.

    The conclusions of these surveys must be forwarded to the Commission by 31 March 2007.

  8. 8..

    Appendix XII is replaced by the following:

    Appendix XII (Section E)

    List of stocks for landings and discards monitoring (MP)

    LEGEND:

    Catch and landings monitoring: within the market or sea-sampling programme the stratification of sampling is prioritised at the total or fleet level, with monthly, quarterly or annual sampling schemes, with data reported by rectangle, division or area.

    • Fishing technique stratification:

      MMonthly by type of fishing technique (Appendix III)
      NMonthly total
      QQuarterly by type of fishing technique (Appendix III)
      RQuarterly total
      YYearly by type of fishing technique (Appendix III)
      ZYearly total
      TTriannual (one yearly over a period of three years) by type of technique (Appendix III)

    • Geographical stratification:

      0Functional unit
      1ICES Statistical rectangle
      2ICES/NAFO divisions
      3ICES/NAFO subareas
      4ICCAT 1o rectangle
      5ICCAT 5o rectangle
      6FAO division
      7FAO subarea
      8FAO area

    Important remarks:

    1.

    Stock definitions should follow those defined by regional fisheries organisations, and the sampling strategies should include at least the respective strata.

    2.

    Data concerning areas separated by commas may be aggregated, while data concerning areas separated by slashes must not be aggregated.
    SpeciesArea/StockSampling StrataDiscards
    MPEPMP
    ICES areas I, II
    Glass eel Anguilla anguilla I, IIQ2M1
    Yellow eel Anguilla anguilla I, IIQ2M1
    Silver eel Anguilla anguilla I, IIQ2M1
    Atlanto-scandian herring Clupea harengus IIa, VQ2M2Y
    Cod Gadus morhua I, IIQ2M2Y
    Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus I, IIQ2M2Y
    Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou I-IX, XII, XIVQ2M1T
    Northern shrimp Pandalus borealis I, IIY2Q2T
    Saithe Pollachius virens I, IIQ2M2Y
    Redfish Sebastes spp.I, IIY3Q2T
    Horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus IIa, IVa, Vb, VIa, VIIa-c, e-k, VIIIabdeQ2M1T
    North Sea (Skagerrak) — ICES area IIIa (north)
    Sand eel Ammodytidae IIIa NQ2M1T
    Glass eel Anguilla anguilla IIIa NQ2M1
    Yellow eel Anguilla anguilla IIIa NQ2M1
    Silver eel Anguilla anguilla IIIa NQ2M1
    Herring Clupea harengus IV, VIId, IIIa/22-24, IIIaQ2M1Y
    Cod Gadus morhua IV, VIId, IIIaQ2M2Y
    Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus IV, IIIaQ2M1Y
    Hake Merluccius merluccius IIIa, IV, VI, VII, VIIIabQ2M1Y
    Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou I-IX, XII, XIVQ2M1T
    Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Functional unitQ0M0Y
    Northern shrimp Pandalus borealis IIIa, IVa eastR2Q1T
    Plaice Pleuronectes platessa IIIaQ2M1Y
    Saithe Pollachius virens IV, IIIa, VIQ2M1Y
    Mackerel Scomber scombrus IIIa, IVbc, VIIdQ2M1T
    Sole Solea solea IIIaR2Q1Y
    Sprat Sprattus sprattus IIIaQ2M1T
    Norway pout Trisopterus esmarki IV, IIIaQ2M1T
    ICES area III (excluding Skagerrak), including Baltic
    Glass eel Anguilla anguilla All areasQ2M1
    Yellow eel Anguilla anguilla All areasQ2M1
    Silver eel Anguilla anguilla All areasQ2M1
    Herring Clupea harengus 22-24/25-29, 32/30/31/Gulf of RigaQ2M1T
    Cod Gadus morhua IIIa S/22-24, 3d/25-32Q2M2Y
    Hake Merluccius merluccius IIIa, IV, VI, VII, VIIIabQ2M1Y
    Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou I-IX, XII, XIVQ2M1T
    Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Functional unitQ0M0Y
    Flounder Platichthys flesus IIIa-dQ2M1T
    Plaice Pleuronectes platessa IIIaQ2M1Y
    Salmon Salmo salar IIIb-d, 22-31/32R2Q1T
    Sea trout Salmo trutta IIIb-dR2Q2T
    Sole Solea solea IIIaR2Q1Y
    Sprat Sprattus sprattus IIIa S/IIIb-dQ2M1T
    North Sea and eastern Channel — ICES areas IV, VIId
    Sand eel Ammodytidae IVQ1M1T
    Glass eel Anguilla anguilla IV, VIIdQ2M1
    Yellow eel Anguilla anguilla IV, VIIdQ2M1
    Silver eel Anguilla anguilla IV, VIIdQ2M1
    Argentine Argentina spp.IVZ2R2T
    Herring Clupea harengus IV, VIId, IIIaQ2M1Y
    Shrimp Crangon crangon IV, VIIdQ1M1T
    Seabass Dicentrarchus labrax IV, VIIdY3Q3T
    Cod Gadus morhua IV, VIId, IIIaQ2M1Y
    Four-spot megrim Lepidorhombus boscii IV, VIIdY2Q2T
    Megrim Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis IV, VIIdY2Q2T
    Black-bellied angler Lophius budegassa IV, VIIdY2Q2T
    Anglerfish Lophius piscatorius IV, VIY2Q2T
    Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus IV, IIIaQ2M1Y
    Whiting Merlangius merlangus IV, VIIdQ2M1Y
    Hake Merluccius merluccius IIIa, IV, VI, VII, VIIIabQ2M2Y
    Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou I-IX, XII, XIVQ2M1T
    Lemon sole Microstomus kitt IV, VIIdZ2R2T
    Red mullet Mullus barbatus IV, VIIdZ2Q2T
    Striped red mullet Mullus surmuletus IV, VIIdZ2Q2T
    Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Functional unitQ0M0Y
    Northern shrimp Pandalus borealis IIIa, IVa east/IVaR2Q1T
    Plaice Pleuronectes platessa IV/VIIdQ2M1Y
    Saithe Pollachius virens IV, IIIa, VIQ2M1Y
    Turbot Psetta maxima IV, VIIdQ2M1T
    Thornback ray Raja clavata IV, VIIdZ2R2T
    Starry ray Raja radiata IV, VIIdZ2R2T
    Cuckoo ray Raja naevus IV, VIIdZ2R2T
    Spotted ray Raja montagui IV, VIIdZ2R2T
    Other rays and skates Rajidae IV, VIIdZ2R2T
    Mackerel Scomber scombrus IIIa, IVbc, VIIdQ2M1T
    Brill Scopthalmus rhombus IV, VIIdQ2M1T
    Sole Solea solea IV/VIIdQ2M1Y
    Sprat Sprattus sprattus IVQ1M1T
    Horse mackerel Trachurus spp.IIa, IVa, Vb, VIa, VIIa-c, e-k, VIIIabde/IIIa, IVbc, VIIdZ2R2T
    Norway pout Trisopterus esmarki IVQ1M1Y
    NE Atlantic and western Channel — ICES V, VI, VII (excluding d), VIII, IX, X, XII, XIV
    Glass eel Anguilla anguilla all areasQ2M1
    Yellow eel Anguilla anguilla all areasQ2M1
    Silver eel Anguilla anguilla all areasQ2M1
    Scabbardfish Aphanopus spp.IXa, XQ2Q3T
    Argentine Argentina spp.all areasZ2R2T
    Alfonsinos Beryx spp.XR2Q2T
    Crab Cancer pagurus all areasZ2Y2T
    Gulper shark Centrophorus granulosus all areasY2M4T
    Leafscale gulper shark Centrophorus squamosus all areasY2M4T
    Portuguese dogfish Centroscymnus coelolepis all areasY2M4T
    Herring Clupea harengus VIa/VIa N/VIaS, VIIbc/VIIa/VIIjQ2M1Y
    Conger Conger conger XR2Q2T
    Roundnose grenadier Coryphaenoides rupestris all areasY2Q2T
    Seabass Dicentrarchus labrax all areas excluding IXY2Q2T
    Anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus VIIIQ2M1T
    Anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus IXa (only Cadiz)Q2M2T
    Cod Gadus morhua Vb, VI, XII, XIVY2Q2Y
    Cod Gadus morhua Va/Vb/VIa/VIb/VIIa/VIIb-k/VIIIQ2M2T
    Blue mouth rockfish Helicolenus dactylopterus IXa, XQ2M2T
    Lobsters Homarus gammarus all areasZ2Y2T
    Orange roughy Hoplostethus atlanticus all areasZ2Y2T
    Four-spot megrim Lepidorhombus boscii VIIIc, IXaQ2M2T
    Megrim Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis VI/VII, VIIIabdQ2M2Y
    Megrim Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis VIIIc, IXaQ2M2T
    Common squid Loligo vulgaris VIIIc, IXaY2Q2T
    Black-bellied angler Lophius budegassa IV, VI/VIIe-k, VIIIabd/VIIIc, IXaQ2M2T
    Anglerfish Lophius piscatorius IV, VI/VIIb-k, VIIIabd/VIIIc, IXaQ2M2T
    Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Va/Vb, VI, XII, XIVY2Q2Y
    Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus VIa/VIb/VIIa/VIIb-kQ2M2Y
    Whiting Merlangius merlangus Vb/VIa/VIb/VIIa/VIIe-kQ2M2Y
    Whiting Merlangius merlangus VIII/IX, XY2Q2T
    Hake Merluccius merluccius IIIa, IV, VI, VII, VIIIab/VIIIc, IXaQ2M2Y
    Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou I-IX, XII, XIVQ2M1T
    Blue ling Molva dypterygia XR2Q2T
    Ling Molva molva all areasY2Q2T
    Striped red mullet Mullus surmuletus all areasZ2Y2T
    Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Functional unitQ0M0Y
    Common octopus Octopus vulgaris VIIIc, IXaY2Q2T
    White shrimp Parapenaeus longirostris IXaY2Q2T
    Forkbeard Phycis phycis XQ2M2T
    Plaice Pleuronectes platessa VIIa/VIIe/VIIfgQ2M2Y
    Saithe Pollachius virens Va/Vb/IV, IIIa, VIQ2M2T
    Saithe Pollachius virens VII, VIII, IX, XY2Q2T
    Wreckfish Polyprion americanus XY2Q2T
    Blond ray Raja brachyura all areasY2Q2T
    Thornback ray Raja clavata all areasY2Q2T
    Spotted ray Raja montagui all areasY2Q2T
    Cuckoo ray Raja naevus all areasY2Q2T
    Other rays and skates Rajidae all areasY2Q2T
    Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides V, VI, XII, XIVY2Q2T
    Sardine Sardina pilchardus VIIIabd/VIIIc, IXaQ2M1T
    Spanish mackerel Scomber japonicus VIII, IXY2R2T
    Mackerel Scomber scombrus II, IIIa, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX/VIIIc, IXaQ2M1T
    Redfish Sebastes spp.V, VI, XII, XIVQ2M2T
    Cuttlefish Sepia officinalis VIIIc, IXaY2Q2T
    Sole Solea solea VIIa/VIIe/VIIfg/VIIIabQ2M2T
    Sole Solea solea VIIbc/VIIhk/IXaY2Q2T
    Sea bream Sparidae VIIIc, IXa, XY2Q2T
    Blue jackmackerel Trachurus picturatus XQ2M2T
    Horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus IIa, IVa, Vb, VIa, VIIa-c, e-k, VIIIabde/VIIIc, IXa/XQ2M1T
    Pouting Trisopterus luscus VIIIc, IXaY2Q2T
    Mediterranean
    Glass eel Anguilla anguilla all areasQ2M1
    Yellow eel Anguilla anguilla all areasQ2M1
    Silver eel Anguilla anguilla all areasQ2M1
    Giant red shrimp Aristeomorpha foliacea 1.3, 2.2, 3.1Q6M6T
    Red shrimp Aristeus antennatus 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1Q6M6T
    Bogue Boops boops 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1Y6Q6T
    Dolphinfish Coryphaena hippurus all areasY6Q6
    Dolphinfish Coryphaena equiselis all areasZ6R6
    Seabass Dicentrarchus labrax 1, 2Y6Q6T
    Horned octopus Eledone cirrosa all areasY6Q6T
    Musky octopus Eledone moschata all areasY6Q6T
    Anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus all areasQ6M6T
    Grey gurnard Eutrigla gurnardus 1.3, 2.2, 3.1Y6Q6T
    Squid Illex spp., Todarodes spp.1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1Q6M6T
    Billfish Istiophoridae all areasQ5Q4T
    Common squid Loligo vulgaris 1.3, 2.2, 3.1Y6Q6T
    Black-bellied anglerfish Lophius budegassa 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1Q6M6T
    Anglerfish Lophius piscatorius 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1Q6M6T
    Hake Merluccius merluccius all areasQ6M6T
    Grey mullet Mugilidae 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1Q6M6T
    Red mullet Mullus barbatus all areasQ6M6T
    Striped red mullet Mullus surmuletus all areasQ6M6T
    Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1Q6M6T
    Common octopus Octopus vulgaris all areasQ6M6T
    Pandora Pagellus erythrinus 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1Y6Q6T
    White shrimp Parapenaeus longirostris 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1Q6M6T
    Caramote prawn Penaeus kerathurus 3.1Y6Q6T
    Thornback ray Raja clavata 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1Y6Q6T
    Brown ray Raja miraletus 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1Y6Q6T
    Atlantic bonito Sarda sarda all areasQ5Q4T
    Sardine Sardina pilchardus all areasQ6M6T
    Mackerel Scomber spp.1.3, 2.2, 3.1Y6Q6T
    Sharks Shark-like Selachii all areasQ5Q4T
    Cuttlefish Sepia officinalis 1.3, 2.1, 3.1Q6M6T
    Sole Solea vulgaris 1.2, 2.1, 3.1Y6Q6T
    Gilthead sea bream Sparus aurata 1.2, 3.1Y6Q6T
    Picarels Spicara spp.1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1Y6Q6T
    Mantis shrimp Squilla mantis 1.3, 2.1, 2.2Q6M6T
    Albacore Thunnus alalunga all areasQ5Q4T
    Bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus all areasQ5Q4T
    Mediterranean horse mackerel Trachurus mediterraneus 1.1, 1.3, 3.1Y6Q6T
    Horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus 1.1, 1.3, 3.1Y6Q6T
    Tub gurnard Trigla lucerna 1.3, 2.2, 3.1Y6Q6T
    Clam Veneridae 2.1, 2.2Q6M6T
    Swordfish Xiphias gladius all areasQ5Q4T
    NAFO areas
    Cod Gadus morhua 2J3KLY2Q2Y
    Cod Gadus morhua 3MY2Q2Y
    Cod Gadus morhua 3NOY2Q2Y
    Cod Gadus morhua 3PsY2Q2T
    Cod Gadus morhua SA 1Y2Q2Y
    Witch flounder Glyptocephalus cynoglossus 3NOY2Q2T
    American plaice Hippoglossoides platessoides 3LNOY2Q2T
    American plaice Hippoglossoides platessoides 3MY2Q2T
    Yellowtail flounder Limanda ferruginea 3LNOY2Q2T
    Grenadiers Macrouridae SA 2 + 3Y2Q2T
    Pandalus shrimp Pandalus spp.3MQ2M2Y
    Skates Raja spp.SA 3Y2Q2T
    Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides 3KLMNOY2Q2Y
    Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides SA 1Y2Q2T
    Redfish Sebastes spp.3MY2Q2Y
    Redfish Sebastes spp.3LNY2Q2Y
    Redfish Sebastes spp.3OY2Q2Y
    Redfish Sebastes spp.SA 1Y2Q2Y
    Highly migratory species, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific Oceans
    Frigate tuna Auxis spp.YM4Y
    Atlantic back skipjack Euthynnus alleteratus YM4Y
    Billfish Istiophoridae YM4Y
    Short fin mako Isurus oxyrinchus YM4T
    Skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis M5M4T
    Porbeagle Lamna nasus YM4T
    Blue shark Prionace glauca YM4T
    Atlantic bonito Sarda sarda YM4Y
    Sharks Squalidae YM4Y
    Albacore Thunnus alalunga M5M4T
    Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares M5M4Y
    Bigeye tuna Thunnus obesus M5M4Y
    Bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus M5M4T
    Swordfish Xiphias gladius M5M4T
    CECAF FAO 34
    Black scabbardfish Aphanopus carbo MadeiraQ2M2T
    Hake Merluccius spp.Atlantic ECQ6M6T
    Common octopus Octopus vulgaris Atlantic ECQ4M4T
    Deepwater rose shrimp Parapeneus longirostris Atlantic ECQ2M2T
    Southern pink shrimp Penaeus notialis Atlantic ECQ3M3T
    Sardine Sardina pilchardus Atlantic ECQ5M5T
    Mackerel Scomber japonicus MadeiraQ2M2T
    Horse mackerel Trachurus spp.MadeiraQ2M2T
    WECAF
    Red snapper Lutjanus purpureus French Guiana EEZY6Q7T
    Penaeus shrimp Penaeus subtilis French Guiana EEZM6M7T
  9. 9..

    Appendix XIII is replaced by the following:

    Appendix XIII

    List of optional species for EP

    SpeciesArea/StockSampling strata
    ICES areas I, II
    Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides I, IIY3
    North Sea (Skagerrak) — ICES area IIIa (north)
    Dab Limanda limanda IIIa NR2
    Whiting Merlangius merlangus IIIa NR2
    Sharks Squalidae IIIa NZ3
    ICES area III (excluding Skagerrak), including Baltic
    Whitefish Coregonus lavaretus IIIdR2
    Pike Esox lucius IIIdR2
    Dab Limanda limanda IIIa S, IIIb-dR2
    Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus IIIa SR2
    Whiting Merlangius merlangus IIIa SR2
    Perch Perca fluviatilis IIIdR2
    Plaice Pleuronectes platessa IIIb-dR2
    Saithe Pollachius virens IIIa SR2
    Turbot Psetta maxima IIIb-dR2
    Pike-perch Stizostedion lucioperca IIIdR2
    North Sea and eastern Channel — ICES areas IV, VIId
    Catfish Anarhichas spp.IVZ3
    Tusk Brosme brosme IV, IIIaZ3
    Witch flounder Glyptocephalus cynoglossus IVZ3
    Bluemouth rockfish Helicolenus dactylopterus IVZ3
    Dab Limanda limanda IV, VIIdZ2
    Roughhead grenadier Macrourus berglax IV, IIIaZ3
    Blue ling Molva dypterygia IV, IIIaZ3
    Ling Molva molva IV, IIIaZ3
    Common scallop Pecten maximus VIIdZ2
    Forkbeard Phycis phycis IVZ3
    Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides IVZ3
    Salmon Salmo salar IVZ0
    Redfish Sebastes spp.IVZ3
    Deepwater sharksShark-like Selachii IVZ3
    Small sharksShark-like Selachii IV, VIIdZ3
    Spurdogs Squalus acanthias IV, VIIdZ3
    NE Atlantic and western Channel — ICES V, VI, VII (excluding d), VIII, IX, X, XII, XIV
    Scabbardfish Aphanopus spp.all areas, excluding IXa, XZ2
    Meagre Argyrosoma regius all areasZ2
    Alfonsinos Beryx spp.all areas, excluding XZ2
    Whelks Busycon spp.all areasY2
    Conger Conger conger all areas, excluding XY2
    Seabass Dicentrarchus labrax IXY2
    Witch Glyptocephalus cynoglossus VI, VIIY2
    Bluemouth rockfish Helicolenus dactylopterus all areas, excluding IXa, XZ2
    Common squid Loligo vulgaris all areas, excluding VIIIc, IXaY2
    Capelin Mallotus villosus XIVY2
    Wedge sole Microchirus variegatus all areasY2
    Lemon sole Microstomus kitt all areasZ2
    Blue ling Molva dypterygia all areas, excluding XY2
    Common octopus Octopus vulgaris all areas, excluding VIIIc, IXaZ2
    Pandalid shrimp Pandalus spp.all areasZ2
    Forkbeard Phycis phycis all areas, excluding XZ2
    Plaice Pleuronectes platessa VIIbc/VIIhk/VIII, IX, XY2
    Pollack Pollachius pollachius all areasY2
    Salmon Salmo salar all areasZ0
    Cuttlefish Sepia officinalis all areas, excluding VIIIc, IXaZ2
    Razor clams Solen spp.all areasZ2
    Sea bream Sparidae all areas, excluding VIIIc, IXa, XZ2
    Spurdog Squalus acanthias all areasY2
    Mediterranean horse mackerel Trachurus mediterraneus VIIIc, IXaY2
    Pouting Trisopterus spp.all areas, excluding VIIIc, IXaZ2
    Other deepwater species Other deepwater species all areasZ2
    Mediterranean
    Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou 1.1, 3.1Y6
    NAFO areas
    Pandalus shrimp Pandalus spp.3LNY2
    CECAF FAO 34
    Anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus Y7
    Silver scabbardfish Lepidopus caudatus MauritaniaY7
    Common squid Loligo vulgaris Atlantic ECY7
    Bonito Sarda sarda MauritaniaQ7
    Round sardinella Sardinella aurita Mauritania, Atlantic ECY7
    Short-body sardinella Sardinella maderensis Mauritania, Atlantic ECY7
    Chub mackerel Scomber japonicus MauritaniaY7
    Cuttlefish Sepia hierredda Atlantic ECY7
    Finfish Sparidae, Serranidae, Haemulidae Atlantic ECY7
    Horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus MauritaniaY7
    Cunene horse mackerel Trachurus trecae MauritaniaY7
    Scabbardfish Trichiuridae Y7
    CCAMLR FAO 58
    Antarctic icefish Champsocephalus gunnari KerguelenY6
    Antarctic toothfish Dissostichus eleginoides KerguelenY6
    Grenadiers Macrouridae Kerguelen, CrozetY6
    Grey rock cod Notothenia squamifrons KerguelenY6
    Skates Raja spp.Kerguelen, CrozetY6
    South-west Atlantic FAO 41
    Antarctic toothfish Dissostichus eleginoides Argentina/UKY7
    Cusk-eel Genypterus blacodes Argentina/UKY7
    Short-finned squid Illex argentinus Argentina/UKQ7
    Patagonian squid Loligo gahi Argentina/UKQ7
    Grenadiers Macrourus spp.Argentina/UKY7
    Patagonian grenadier Macruronus magellanicus Argentina/UKY7
    Southern hake Merluccius australis Argentina/UKY7
    Argentinian hake Merluccius hubbsi Argentina/UKQ7
    Southern blue whiting Micromesistius australis Argentina/UKY7
    Patagonian rock cod Notothenia spp., Patagonotothen spp.Argentina/UKY7
    Red cod Salilota australis Argentina/UKY7
    Angola FAO 47
    Red striped shrimp Aristeus varidens AngolaQ7
    Deepwater rose shrimp Parapenaeus longirostris AngolaQ7
    Penaeid shrimp Penaeus spp.AngolaQ7
  10. 10..

    Appendix XIV is replaced by the following:

    Appendix XIV (Section G)

    List of surveys (MP, EP)

    Name of the surveyAreaPeriodMain objectives (Species etc.)Survey effortPriority
    dayshauls
    ICES area III including Baltic
    BITS first/fourth quarterIIIaS, IIIb-dFirst and fourth quartersCod and other demersal species129-1575101
    IBTS first/third quarterIIIaFirst and third quartersHaddock, cod, saithe, herring, sprat, whiting, mackerel, Norway pout22-26951
    Herring acoustic surveyIIIa and IIIb-dThird and fourth quartersHerring, sprat60-741801
    Sprat acoustic surveyIIIc-dSecond quarterSprat32-39851
    Herring larvae surveyIIIcSecond quarterHerring larvae54-664002
    German flatfish surveyIIIcThird quarterFlounder24-30202
    North Sea and eastern Channel and Area II
    IBTS first quarterIV, IIIaFirst quarterHaddock, cod, saithe, herring, sprat, whiting, mackerel, Norway pout117-1433601
    Atlan/Scand. herring surveyIIaMayHerring, blue whiting27-3390 + track1
    IBTS third quarterIV, IIIaThird quarterHaddock, cod, saithe, herring, sprat, whiting, mackerel, Norway pout117-1433601
    NS herring acoustic surveyIV, IIIaJulyHerring, sprat68-83150 + track1
    BTSIVb, IVc, VIIdThird quarterPlaice, sole50-622801
    Sole net surveyIVb, IVcThird quarterSole, plaice14-17601
    Demersal young fish surveyCoasts of NSThird, fourth quartersPlaice, sole, brown shrimp117-1431 0001
    Herring larvae surveyIV, VIIdFirst, fourth quartersHerring, sprat larvae37-453902
    Greenland halibut surveyIIb slopesOctober since 1997Greenland halibut27-33120 from 300-750 m water depth2
    Nephrops TV surveyIVa, IVbFirst, fourth quartersNephrops17-21902
    Channel ground fish surveyVIIdFourth quarterWhiting, cod, pout, plaice, red gurnard, black bream, red mullet27-331002
    German cod surveyGerman BightFirst, fourth quartersCod, whiting, plaice and dab14-18702
    Mackerel egg surveyIVMay-July (triennial)Mackerel egg production141301
    NE Atlantic area and western Channel
    Western IBTS fourth quarterVIa, VII, VIII, IXaOctober-NovemberGroundfish survey (gadoids and pelagics) abundance indices149-1825801
    ISBCBTSVIIa f gSeptemberSole, plaice22-261201
    Mackerel/horse mackerel egg surveyVIa, VII, VIII, IXaJanuary-July (triennial)Mackerel, horse mackerel egg production252-3081 750 plankton/50 bottom trawls1
    Spawning/pre-spawning herring acoustic surveyVIa, VIIa, gJuly, September, November, March, JanuaryHerring, sprat126-154Acoustic track1
    Sardine, anchovy, horse mackerel acoustic surveyVIII, IXMarch/April/MaySardine, anchovy, mackerel, horse mackerel abundance indices77-951401
    BiomanVIIIMayAnchovy SSB (DEP)18-22600/20 pelagic hauls1
    Redfish surveyIrminger SeaJune (every two years)Redfish abundance, age24-30201
    Sardine DEPMVIIIc, IXaSpring (VIII), winter (IX), TriennialSardine SSB and use of CUFES to improve estimates108-1321 2001
    WCBTSVIIeOctoberSole, plaice, anglerfish, lemon sole7-9551
    Blue whiting surveyVI, VIIMarch-AprilBlue whiting40801
    RESSGASCVIIIa, bMay and OctoberAbundance indices, discards for hake, sole22-26702
    Nephrops TV surveyVIaNephrops (from burrow counts)28-342002
    Egg production surveyVIIaJanuary-May (five-yearly)Egg production (demersal)58-708002
    DARD groundfishVIIaMarchGroundfish survey (gadoids and pelagics)9-11452
    DARD herring larvaeVIIaNovemberLarva indices: herring5-6602
    DARD MIK-netVIIaMay/JunePelagic juvenile indices: gadoids5-6452
    DARD NephropsVIIaApril and AugustDistribution and biology: Nephrops14-18802
    Juvenile plaice surveyVIIaMayYoung plaice6-8252
    NephropsVIIaJuneNephrops ecology6-8252
    Cod taggingVIIa, b, VIa-bMarchCod9-11302
    Egg and larval surveyVIAprilDemersal (gadoids)25-31702
    ARSAIXaMarchAbundance indices for demersal stocks15-19502
    Sardine acoustic survey (SAR)IXaNovemberAbundance indices, recruitment23-29402
    NephropsIXaJuneNephrops abundance indices/Nephrops recruitment15-19602
    Groundfish survey summerIXaJuly/AugustAbundance for hake, horse mackerel, mackerel23-28652
    Deep sea fish surveyIXaAugust/SeptemberAbundance indices of deep sea stocks41-501302
    ARQDAÇOXApril/MayAbundance of bluemouth rockfish, forkbears, alfonsinos, conger, sea breams41-50352
    DEEPXFourth quarterDistribution and abundance27-33252
    PelagicosXThird quarterDistribution and abundance of tuna and sharks27-33252
    Greenland groundfish surveyICES XIV, NAFO SA1September/OctoberDistribution, abundance, biomass, recruitment of target species, cod and other species42-5270 down to 400 m2
    IBTS (WCGFS)VIIe-k, VIIIaMarchGroundfish survey (gadoids and pelagics)27-33802
    Scottish west coast, young fish surveyVIa, VIIaMarchGadoids, herring, mackerel19-23602
    Rockall surveyVIbSeptember (biennial)Haddock12-14402
    Deepwater surveyVIaSeptember (biennial)Deepwater species abundance14352
    Porcupine groundfish surveyVIIb, c, j, kThird quarterHake, monk, megrim30902
    Mediterranean
    Medits37(1, 2, 3.1)Second quarter30 species320-3911 1001
    Pelmed37(2)June-JulySardine, anchovy (abundance indices)23-28152
    GRUND37(1, 2)Biological data of 10 target species81-991 0802
    Anchovy37(3.1)Anchovy abundance estimation11-131102
    Ecomed37(1)November-DecemberSardine, anchovy (abundance indices)27-33552
    Sardine37(3.1, 2.2)Sardine abundance estimation27-331102
    NAFO area
    Flemish cap groundfish survey3MJuly since 1988Cod, American plaice, redfish, Greenland halibut, roughhead grenadier, shrimp30-36120 up to 750 m water depth1
    3NO groundfish survey3NOApril/May since 1995Yellowtail flounder, American plaice, cod, redfish, Greenland halibut, roughhead grenadier27-33120 to 1 250 m2
    Indian and Atlantic Oceans, Mediterranean Sea
    Tuna tagging (only for assessment purposes)Indian and Atlantic Oceans, MediterraneanBigeye, bluefin, swordfish1
    Tuna tagging (only for assessment purposes)Indian and Atlantic Oceans, MediterraneanYellow fin, skipjack, albacore2
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    Appendix XV is replaced by the following:

    Appendix XV (Section H)

    Age-length sampling scheme (MP, EP)

    LEGEND:

    1. (a)
      M

    2. Mandatory species which should be sampled within the minimum programme

      3. O

    3. Optional species which could be sampled within extended programme

      4. N/A

    4. not applicable

  12. (b)

    Market sampling effort defined as the numbers of samples taken per average tonne of landings of the last three years, on an annual basis:

    A1/20
    B1/50
    C1/100
    D1/200
    E1/500
    F1/1 000
    G1/2 000
  13. (c)

    Length sampling level defined as the number of fish measured per sample:

    0400
    1200
    2100
    350
    425 or less as available
  14. (d)

    As regards ageing, in cases where the sampling scheme as given in this Appendix is excessive, the following rule applies:

    For stocks for which age reading is possible, 40 individuals must be aged per year within each length interval. However, this number can be reduced if Member States establish that such a reduction will not affect the quality of the age composition estimate.

    15.
    SpeciesArea/StockM/OLengthAge
    ICES areas I, II
    Eel Anguilla anguilla I, IIMA2A2
    Atlanto-Scandian herring Clupea harengus IIa, VMF3F4
    Cod Gadus morhua I, IIMD3E4
    Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus I, IIMD3E4
    Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou I-IX, XII, XIVMF3F3
    Northern shrimp Pandalus borealis I, IIMD2N/A
    Saithe Pollachius virens I, IIMD2E3
    Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides I, IIOF3F3
    Redfish Sebastes spp.I, IIME2E2
    Horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus IIa, IVa, Vb, VIa, VIIa-c, e-k, VIIIabdeMF3F4
    North Sea (Skagerrak) — ICES area IIIa (north)
    Sand eel Ammodytidae IIIa NMF3F3
    Eel Anguilla anguilla IIIa NMA2A2
    Herring Clupea harengus IV, VIId, IIIa/22-24, IIIaMF2F2
    Cod Gadus morhua IV, VIId, IIIaMC3C4
    Dab Limanda limanda IIIa NOC3C3
    Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus IV, IIIaMC3C3
    Whiting Merlangius merlangus IIIa NOC3C3
    Hake Merluccius merluccius IIIa, IV, VI, VII, VIIIabMC3C3
    Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou I-IX, XII, XIVMF3F3
    Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Functional unitMC1N/A
    Pandalid shrimp Pandalus borealis IIIa, IVa eastMC0N/A
    Plaice Pleuronectes platessa IIIaMC3C3
    Saithe Pollachius virens IV, IIIa, VIMC3C3
    Mackerel Scomber scombrus IIIa, IVbc, VIIdME3E3
    Sole Solea solea IIIaPB3B3
    Sprat Sprattus sprattus IIIaMF2F2
    Sharks Squalidae IIIa NOC4N/A
    Norway pout Trisopterus esmarki IV, IIIaMF3F3
    ICES area III (excluding Skagerrak) including Baltic
    Eel Anguilla anguilla IIIa (excluding a N)MA2A2
    Herring Clupea harengus 22-24/25-29, 32/30/31/Gulf of RigaMF2F2
    Whitefish Coregonus lavaretus IIIdOC3C3
    Pike Esox lucius IIIdOC3C3
    Cod Gadus morhua IIIa SMC3C3
    Cod Gadus morhua IIIb-dMD3D4
    Dab Limanda limanda IIIa S, IIIb-dOD3D3
    Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus IIIa SOC3C3
    Whiting Merlangius merlangus IIIa SOC3C3
    Hake Merluccius merluccius IIIa, IV, VI, VII, VIIIabMC3C3
    Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou I-IX, XII, XIVMF3F3
    Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Functional unitMC1N/A
    Perch Perca fluviatilis IIIdOC3C3
    Flounder Platichtys flesus IIIb-dMC3C3
    Plaice Pleuronectes platessa IIIa SMC3C3
    Plaice Pleuronectes platessa IIIb-dOD3D3
    Saithe Pollachius virens IIIa SOC3C3
    Turbot Psetta maxima IIIb-dOC3C3
    Salmon Salmo salar IIIb-d, 22-31/32MC3C3
    Sea trout Salmo trutta IIIb-dMC3C3
    Sole Solea solea IIIaMB3B3
    Sprat Sprattus sprattus IIIa SMF2F3
    Sprat Sprattus sprattus IIIb-dMG2G3
    Pike-perch Stizostedion lucioperca IIIdOC3C3
    North Sea and eastern Channel — ICES areas IV, VIId
    Sand eel Ammodytidae IVMG3G3
    Eel Anguilla anguilla IV, VIIdMA2A2
    Catfish Anarhichas spp.IVOC4C4
    Argentine Argentina spp.IVMF1F2
    Tusk Brosme brosme IV, IIIaOC4C4
    Herring Clupea harengus IV, VIId, IIIaMF3F4
    Shrimp Crangon crangon IV, VIIdME2N/A
    Sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax IV, VIIdMD3D3
    Cod Gadus morhua IV, VIId, IIIaMD3D4
    Witch flounder Glyptocephalus cynoglossus IVOC4C4
    Blue-mouth rockfish Helicolenus dactylopterus IVOC4C4
    Four-spot megrim Lepidorhombus boscii IV, VIIdME3E4
    Megrim Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis IV, VIIdME3E4
    Dab Limanda limanda IV, VIIdOC4C4
    Black-bellied angler Lophius budegassa IV, VIIdMD4D4
    Anglerfish Lophius piscatorius IV, VIMD4D4
    Roughhead grenadier Macrourus berglax IV, IIIaOC4C4
    Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus IV, IIIaMD3D4
    Whiting Merlangius merlangus IV, VIIdME4D4
    Hake Merluccius merluccius IIIa, IV, VI, VII, VIIIabMC4C4
    Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou I-IX, XII, XIVMF3F3
    Lemon sole Microstomus kitt IV, VIIdMD4D4
    Blue ling Molva dypterygia IV, IIIaOC4C4
    Ling Molva molva IV, IIIaOC4C4
    Red mullet Mullus barbatus IV, VIIdMD3D3
    Striped red mullet Mullus surmuletus IV, VIIdMD3D3
    Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Functional unitMB0N/A
    Northern shrimp Pandalus borealis IIIa, IVa east/IVaME2N/A
    Common scallop Pecten maximus VIIdMD3N/A
    Forkbeard Phycis phycis IVOC4C4
    Plaice Pleuronectes platessa IVME3E4
    Plaice Pleuronectes platessa VIIdMC1C3
    Saithe Pollachius virens IV, IIIa, VIMD3D4
    Turbot Psetta maxima IV, VIIdMD4D4
    Thornback ray Raja clavata IV, VIIdME4N/A
    Spotted ray Raja montagui IV, VIIdME4N/A
    Cuckoo ray Raja naevus IV, VIIdME4N/A
    Starry ray Raja radiata IV, VIIdME4N/A
    Other rays and skates Rajidae IV, VIIdME4N/A
    Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides IVOC4C4
    Salmon Salmo salar IVOC4C4
    Mackerel Scomber scombrus IIIa, IVbc, VIIdMF3F4
    Brill Scophthalmus rhombus IV, VIIdMD4D4
    Redfish Sebastes spp.IVOC4C4
    Deepwater sharkShark-like Selachii IVOC4N/A
    Small sharkShark-like Selachii IV, VIIdOC4N/A
    Sole Solea solea IVMD3D4
    Sole Solea solea VIIdMC1C3
    Sprat Sprattus sprattus IV/VIIdeMG3G3
    Spurdog Squalus acanthias IV, VIIdOC4N/A
    Horse mackerel Trachurus spp.IIa, IVa, Vb, VIa, VIIa-c, e-k, VIIIabde/IIIa, IVbc, VIIdMF2F4
    Norway pout Trisopterus esmarki IVMG3G3
    NE Atlantic and western Channel — ICES areas V, VI, VII (excluding d), VIII, IX, X, XII, XIV
    Eel Anguilla anguilla all areasMA2A2
    Scabbardfish Aphanopus spp.all areas, excluding IXa, XVF3F3
    Scabbardfish Aphanopus spp.IXa, XMB2B4
    Argentine Argentina spp.all areasMF1F2
    Meagre Argyrosoma regius all areasOF3F3
    Alfonsinos Beryx spp.all areas, excluding XOF3F3
    Alfonsinos Beryx spp.XMA3A4
    Whelk Busycon spp.all areasOF3F3
    Edible crab Cancer pagurus all areasMD3N/A
    Gulper shark Centrophorus granulosus all areasMB4N/A
    Leafscale gulper shark Centrophorus squamosus all areasMB4N/A
    Portuguese dogfish Centroscymnus coelolepis all areasMB4N/A
    Herring Clupea harengus VIa/VIaN/VIaS, VIIbc/VIIa/VIIjOF3F4
    Conger Conger conger all areas, excluding XOF3F4
    Conger Conger conger XMB4B4
    Roundnose grenadier Coryphaenoides rupestris all areasMF3C2
    Sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax all areas, excluding IXMD3E4
    Sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax IXOF3F4
    Anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus IXa (only Cádiz)ME2F3
    Anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus VIIIMD3E4
    Cod Gadus morhua Va/Vb/VIa/VIb/VIIa/VIIe-kMD3E4
    Witch Glyptocephalus cynoglossus VI, VIIOF3F3
    Bluemouth rockfish Helicolenus dactylopterus all areas, excluding IXa, XOF3F2
    Bluemouth rockfish Helicolenus dactylopterus IXa, XMB3B4
    Lobster Homarus gammarus all areasMF3N/A
    Orange roughy Hoplostethus atlanticus all areasMF3F3
    Four-spot megrim Lepidorhombus boscii VIIIc, IXaMC3E3
    Megrim Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis VII, VIIIabd/VIIIc, IXaMC3E3
    Common squid Loligo vulgaris all areas, excluding VIIIc, IXaOF3N/A
    Common squid Loligo vulgaris VIIIc, IXaMB2N/A
    Black-bellied angler Lophius budegassa IV, VI/VIIb-k, VIIIabdMC3D4
    Black-bellied angler Lophius budegassa VIIIc, IXaMB3E3
    Anglerfish Lophius piscatorious IV, VI/VIIb-k, VIIIabdMC3D4
    Anglerfish Lophius piscatorious VIIIc, IXaMB3E3
    Capelin Mallotus villosus XIVOF3F3
    Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Va/VbMF4F4
    Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus VIa/VIb/VIIa/VIIb-kME4E3
    Whiting Merlangius merlangus VIII/IX, XMF3F4
    Whiting Merlangius merlangus Vb/VIa/VIb/VIIa/VIIe-kMC3E3
    Hake Merluccius merluccius IIIa, IV, VI, VII, VIIIab/VIIIc, IXaMC3E3
    Wedge sole Microchirus variegatus all areasOF3F3
    Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou I-IX, XII, XIVMF3F4
    Lemon sole Microstomus kitt all areasOF3F3
    Blue ling Molva dypterygia all areas, excluding XOF3F4
    Blue ling Molva dypterygia XMA4A4
    Ling Molva molva all areasMF3F4
    Striped red mullet Mullus surmuletus all areasMF3F3
    Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus VI Fuctional unitMB0N/A
    Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus VII Functional unitMB1N/A
    Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus VIII, IX Functional unitMA1N/A
    Common octopus Octopus vulgaris all areas, excluding VIIIc, IXaOF3N/A
    Common octopus Octopus vulgaris VIIIc, IXaMB3N/A
    Pandalid shrimps Pandalus spp.all areasOF3N/A
    White shrimp Parapenaeus longirostris IXaMB1N/A
    Forkbeard Phycis phycis all areas, excluding XOF3F3
    Forkbeard Phycis phycis XMB3B4
    Plaice Pleuronectes platessa VIIa/VIIe/VIIfgMB1B3
    Plaice Pleuronectes platessa VIIbc/VIIh-k/VIII, IX, XOF3F4
    Pollack Pollachius pollachius all areasOF3F4
    Saithe Pollachius virens Va/Vb/IV, IIIa, VIMC3E3
    Saithe Pollachius virens VII, VIIIMF3F4
    Wreckfish Polyprion americanus XMA4A4
    Blond ray Raja brachyura all areasMF4N/A
    Thornback ray Raja clavata all areasMF4N/A
    Spotted ray Raja montagui all areasMF4N/A
    Cuckoo ray Raja naevus all areasME4N/A
    Other rays and skates Rajidae all areasMF4N/A
    Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides V, XIV/VIMA2E3
    Salmon Salmo salar all areasOF3F3
    Sardine Sardina pilchardus VIIIabd/VIIIc, IXaMC3E3
    Spanish mackerel Scomber japonicus VIII, IXMD3F4
    Mackerel Scomber scombrus II, IIIa, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX (excluding VIIIc, IXa)MF3F4
    Mackerel Scomber scombrus VIIIc, IXaMD4D4
    Redfishes Sebastes spp.V, VI, XII, XIVMC2E3
    Cuttlefish Sepia officinalis Mackerel, excluding VIIIc, IXaOF3N/A
    Cuttlefish Sepia officinalis VIIIc, IXaMB3N/A
    Sole Solea solea VIIa/VIIfgMB1B3
    Sole Solea solea VIIbc/VIIhjk/IXaMF3F4
    Sole Solea solea VIIeMC3D4
    Sole Solea solea VIIIabMB1C3
    Razor clams Solen spp.all areasVF3N/A
    Sea bream Sparidae all areas, excluding VIIIc, IXa, XOF3F3
    Sea bream Sparidae VIIIc, IXa, XMB3B4
    Spurdog Squalus acanthias all areasOF3N/A
    Mediterranean horse mackerel Trachurus mediterraneus VIII, IXVF3F4
    Blue jack mackerel Trachurus picturatus XMB3C4
    Horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus IIa, IVa, Vb, VIa, VIIa-c, e-k, VIIIabde/XMF3F4
    Horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus VIIIc, IXaMD3E2
    Pouting Trisopterus luscus VIIIc, IXaMB4B4
    Pouting Trisopterus spp.all areas, excluding VIIIc, IXaOF3F3
    Other deepwater speciesOther deepwater speciesall areasOF3F3
    Mediterranean
    Eel Anguilla anguilla all areasMA2A2
    Giant red shrimp Aristeomorpha foliacea 1.3, 2.2, 3.1MB3N/A
    Red shrimp Aristeus antennatus 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1MB3N/A
    Bogue Boops boops 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1ME3E4
    Dolphinfish Coryphaena hippurus all areasMB3B3
    Dolphinfish Coryphaena equiselis all areasMB3B3
    Sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax 1.2ME3E3
    Horned octopus Eledone cirrosa 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1ME4N/A
    Musky octopus Eledone moschata 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1ME4N/A
    Anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus all areasMD3E4
    Grey gurnard Eutrigla gurnardus 1.3, 2.2, 3.1MD3D3
    Squid Illex spp., Todarodes spp.1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1MD3N/A
    Billfish Istiophoridae all areasMD2D2
    Common squid Loligo vulgaris 1.3, 2.2, 3.1MD3N/A
    Black-bellied angler Lophius budegassa 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1MC2D4
    Anglerfish Lophius piscatorius 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1MC2D4
    Hake Merluccius merluccius all areasMC3D4
    Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou 1.1, 3.1VD3D3
    Grey mullets Mugilidae 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1MD3D3
    Red mullet Mullus barbatus all areasMC3D4
    Striped red mullet Mullus surmuletus all areasMC3D4
    Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1MB3N/A
    Common octopus Octopus vulgaris all areasME4N/A
    Pandora Pagellus erythrinus 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1MD3E4
    White shrimp Parapenaeus longirostris 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1MC3N/A
    Caramote prawn Penaeus kerathurus 3.1ME3N/A
    Thornback ray Raja clavata 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1MD3N/A
    Brown ray Raja miraletus 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1MD3N/A
    Atlantic bonito Sarda sarda all areasME4E4
    Sardine Sardina pilchardus all areasMD3E4
    Mackerel Scomber spp.1.3, 2.2, 3.1ME4E4
    Cuttlefish Sepia officinalis 1.3, 2.1, 3.1ME3N/A
    SharksShark-like Selachii all areasMD2N/A
    Sole Solea vulgaris 1.2, 2.1, 3.1ME3E3
    Gilthead sea bream Sparus aurata 1.2, 3.1ME3E3
    Picarels Spicara spp.1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1ME3E3
    Mantis shrimp Squilla mantis 1.3, 2.1, 2.2ME4N/A
    Albacore Thunnus alalunga all areasMC2C2
    Bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus all areasMC2C2
    Mediterranean horse mackerel Trachurus mediterraneus 1.1, 1.3, 3.1ME3E4
    Horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus 1.1, 1.3, 3.1ME3E4
    Tub gurnard Trigla lucerna 1.3, 2.2, 3.1MD3D3
    Clam Veneridae 2.1, 2.2MF3EI
    Swordfish Xiphias gladius all areasMC2C2
    NAFO areas
    Cod Gadus morhua 2J 3KLMA2E3
    Cod Gadus morhua 3MMA2E3
    Cod Gadus morhua 3NOMA2E3
    Cod Gadus morhua 3PsMF4F4
    Cod Gadus morhua SA 1MF4F4
    Witch flounder Glyptocephalus cynoglossus 3NOMA2A2
    American plaice Hippoglossoides platessoides 3LNOMA2E3
    American plaice Hippoglossoides platessoides 3MMA2E3
    Yellowtail flounder Limanda ferruginea 3LNOMA2A2
    Grenadier Macrouridae SA 2 + 3MA2E3
    Pandalid shrimp Pandalus spp.3LNOF3N/A
    Pandalid shrimp Pandalus spp.3MMD2N/A
    Rays and skates Raja spp.SA 3MD2N/A
    Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides 3KLMNOMA2E3
    Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides SA 1MA2E3
    Redfish Sebastes spp.3LNMA2A2
    Redfish Sebastes spp.3MMA2F3
    Redfish Sebastes spp.3OMC2C2
    Redfish Sebastes spp.SA 1MA2A2
    Highly migratory species, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific Oceans
    Frigate tuna Auxis spp.ME4
    Atlantic back skipjack Euthynnus alleteratus ME4
    Billfish Istiophoridae MD2
    Shortfin mako Isurus oxyrinchus MA4
    Skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis MC2
    Porbeagle Lamna nasus MA4
    Blue shark Prionace glauca MA4
    Atlantic bonito Sarda sarda ME4
    Shark Squalidae MD2
    Albacore Thunnus alalunga MC2
    Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares MC2
    Bigeye tuna Thunnus obesus MC2
    Bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus MC2
    Swordfish Xiphias gladius MC2
    CECAF FAO 34
    Black scabbardfish Aphanopus carbo MadeiraMD3
    Anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus OE3
    Silver scabbardfish Lepidopus caudatus MauritaniaOD2
    Common squid Loligo vulgaris Atlantic ECOD2
    Hake Merluccius spp.Atlantic ECMC2
    Common octopus Octopus vulgaris Atlantic ECMC2
    Deepwater rose shrimp Parapenaeus longirostris Atlantic ECMC2
    Southern pink shrimp Penaeus notialis Atlantic ECMC2
    Bonito Sarda sarda MauritaniaOF2
    Sardine Sardina pilchardus Atlantic ECME3
    Round sardinella Sardinella aurita Mauritania, Atlantic ECOF3
    Short-body sardinella Sardinella maderensis Mauritania, Atlantic ECOF3
    Chub mackerel Scomber japonicus MadeiraMD2
    Chub mackerel Scomber japonicus MauritaniaOD2
    Cuttlefish Sepia hierredda Atlantic ECOD2
    Finfish Sparidae, Serranidae, Haemulidae Atlantic ECOD2
    Horse mackerel Trachurus spp.MadeiraOD3
    Atlantic horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus MauritaniaOD2
    Cunene horse mackerel Trachurus trecae MauritaniaOD2
    Scabbardfish Trichiuridae OD2
    WECAF
    Red snapper Lutjanus purpureus French Guiana EEZMC2
    Penaeus shrimp Penaeus subtilis French Guiana EEZMC2
    CCAMLR FAO 58
    Antarctic icefish Champsocephalus gunnari KerguelenOC2
    Antarctic toothfish Dissostichus eleginoides KerguelenOC2D3
    Grenadier Macrouridae Kerguelen CrozetOC2
    Grey rock cod Notothenia squamifrons KerguelenOC2
    Rays and skates Raja spp.Kerguelen CrozetOC2
    South-west Atlantic FAO 41
    Antarctic toothfish Dissostichus eleginoides Argentina/UKOD2D2
    Cusk eel Genypterus blacodes Argentina/UKOD2D2
    Argentine short-finned squid Illex argentinus Argentina/UKOD2N/A
    Patagonian squid Loligo gahi Argentina/UKOD2N/A
    Grenadier Macrourus spp.Argentina/UKOD2D2
    Patagonian grenadier Macruronus magellanicus Argentina/UKOD2D2
    Southern hake Merluccius australis Argentina/UKOD2D2
    Argentinian hake Merluccius hubbsi Argentina/UKOD2C2
    Southern blue whiting Micromesistius australis Argentina/UKOD2D2
    Patagonian rock cod Notothenia spp., Patagonotothen spp.Argentina/UKOD2D2
    Red cod Salilota australis Argentina/UKOD2D2
    Angola FAO 47
    Red striped shrimp Aristeus varidens AngolaOB2N/A
    Deepwater rose shrimp Parapenaeus longirostris AngolaOB2N/A
    Penaeid shrimps Penaeus spp.AngolaOB2N/A
  15. 12..

    Appendix XVI is replaced by the following:

    ‘Appendix XVI (Section I)

    Other biological samplings

    Y

  16. yearly;

    17. T

  17. every three years;

    18. S

  18. every six years

    19.

    Each present species in a particular area should be considered separately.’
    SpeciesArea/StockGrowth DataMaturity DataFecunditySex ratio
    LengthWeightLengthAgeLengthAgeLengthAge
    ICES areas I, II
    Eel Anguilla anguilla I, IITT
    Atlanto-Scandian herring Clupea harengus IIa, VTTTTTT
    Cod Gadus morhua I, IITTTTTT
    Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus I, IITTTTTT
    Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou I-IX, XII, XIVTTTTTT
    Northern prawn Pandalus borealis I, IITTTT
    Saithe Pollachius virens I, IITTTTTT
    Redfish Sebastes spp.f4 I, IITTTTTT
    Horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus IIa, IVa, Vb, VIa, VIIa-c, e-k, VIIIabdeTTTTTT
    North Sea (Skagerrak) — ICES area IIIa (north)
    Sand eel Ammodytidae IIIa NTTTTTT
    Eel Anguilla anguilla IIIa NTT
    Herring Clupea harengus IV, VIId, IIIa/22-24, IIIaTTTTTT
    Cod Gadus morhua IV, VIId, IIIaTTTTTT
    Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus IV, IIIaTTTTTT
    Hake Merluccius merluccius IIIa, IV, VI, VII, VIIIabTTTTTT
    Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou I-IX, XII, XIVTTTTTT
    Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Functional unitSSST
    Northern shrimp Pandalus borealis IIIa, IVa eastTTTT
    Plaice Pleuronectes platessa IIIaTTTTTT
    Saithe Pollachius virens IV, IIIa, VITTTTTT
    Mackerel Scomber scombrus IIIa, IVbc, VIIdTTTTTT
    Sole Solea solea IIIaTTTTTT
    Sprat Sprattus sprattus IIIaTTTTTT
    Norway pout Trisopterus esmarki IV, IIIaTTTTTT
    ICES area III (excluding Skagerrak) including Baltic
    Eel Anguilla anguilla IIIa (excluding a N)TT
    Herring Clupea harengus 22-24/25-29, 32/30/31/Gulf of RigaTTTTTT
    Flounder Platichthys flesus IIIb-dTTTTTT
    Cod Gadus morhua IIIa S/22-24, 3d/25-32TTTTTT
    Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Functional unitSSST
    Plaice Pleuronectes platessa IIIa STTTTTT
    Salmon Salmo salar IIIb-d, 22-31/32TTTTTT
    Sea trout Salmo trutta IIIb-dTTTTTT
    Sole Solea solea IIIaTTTTTT
    Sprat Sprattus sprattus IIIa S/IIIb-dTTTTTT
    North Sea and eastern Channel — ICES areas IV, VIId
    Sand eel Ammodytidae IVTTTTTT
    Eel Anguilla anguilla IV, VIIdTT
    Argentine Argentina spp. IVTTTTTT
    Herring Clupea harengus IV, VIId, IIIaTTTTTT
    Shrimp Crangon crangon IV, VIIdTTTT
    Seabass Dicentrarchus labrax IV, VIIdTTTTTT
    Cod Gadus morhua IV, VIId, IIIaTTTTTT
    Four-spot megrim Lepidorhombus boscii IV, VIIdTTTTTT
    Megrim Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis IV, VIIdTTTTTT
    Black-bellied angler Lophius budegassa IV, VIIdTTTTTT
    Anglerfish Lophius piscatorius IV, VITTTTTT
    Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus IV, IIIaTTTTTT
    Whiting Merlangius merlangus IV, VIIdTTTTTT
    Hake Merluccius merluccius IIIa, IV, VI, VII, VIIIabTTTTTT
    Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou I-IX, XII, XIVTTTTTT
    Lemon sole Microstomus kitt IV, VIIdTTTTTT
    Red mullet Mullus barbatus IV, VIIdTTTTTT
    Striped red mullet Mullus surmuletus IV, VIIdTTTTTT
    Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Functional unitSSST
    Northern shrimp Pandalus borealis IIIa, IVa east/IVaTTTT
    Plaice Pleuronectes platessa IV/VIIdTTTTTT
    Saithe Pollachius virens IV, IIIa, VITTTTTT
    Turbot Psetta maxima IV, VIIdTTTTTT
    Thornback ray Raja clavata IV, VIIdTTTT
    Starry ray Raja radiata IV, VIIdTTTT
    Cuckoo ray Raja naevus IV, VIIdTTTT
    Spotted ray Raja montagui IV, VIIdTTTT
    Other rays and skates Rajidae IV, VIIdTTTT
    Mackerel Scomber scombrus IIIa, IVbc, VIIdTTTTTTTT
    Brill Scopthalmus rhombus IV, VIIdTTTTTT
    Sole Solea solea IV/VIIdTTTTTT
    Sprat Sprattus sprattus IVTTTTTT
    Horse mackerel Trachurus spp. IIa, IVa, Vb, VIa, VIIa-c, e-k, VIIIabde/IIIa, IVbc, VIIdTTTTTTTT
    Norway pout Trisopterus esmarki IVTTTTTT
    NE Atlantic and western Channel — ICES areas V, VI, VII (excluding d), VIII, IX, X, XII, XIV
    Eel Anguilla anguilla all areasTT
    Scabbardfish Aphanopus spp. IXa, XTTTTTT
    Argentine Argentina spp. all areasTTTTTT
    Alfonsinos Beryx spp. XTTTTTT
    Edible crab Cancer pagurus all areasTTTT
    Gulper shark Centrophorus granulosus all areasTTTN/ATN/A
    Leafscale gulper shark Centrophorus squamosus all areasTTTN/ATN/A
    Portuguese dogfish Centroscymnus coelolepis all areasTTTN/ATN/A
    Herring Clupea harengus VIa/VIa N/VIaS, VIIbc/VIIa/VIIjTTTTTT
    Conger Conger conger XTTTTTT
    Roundnose grenadier Coryphaenoides rupestris all areasTTTTTT
    Seabass Dicentrarchus labrax all areas, excluding IXTTTTTT
    Anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus IXa, only CádizTTTTTTTT
    Anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus VIIITTTTYYYY
    Cod Gadus morhua Va/Vb/VIa/VIb/VIIa/VIIe-kTTTTTT
    Bluemouth rockfish Helicolenus dactylopterus IXa, XTTTTTT
    Lobster Homarus gammarus all areasTTTT
    Orange roughy Hoplostethus atlanticus all areasTTTTTT
    Four-spot Megrim Lepidorhombus boscii VIIIc, IXaTTTTTT
    Megrim Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis VI/VII, VIIIabd/VIIIc, IXaTTTTTT
    Common squid Loligo vulgaris VIIIc, IXaTTTT
    Black-bellied angler Lophius budegassa IV, VI/VIIb-k, VIIIabd/VIIIc, IXaTTTTTT
    Anglerfish Lophius piscatorius IV, VI/VIIb-k, VIII abd/VIIIc, IXaTTTTTT
    Haddock Melanogrammus aeglefinus Va/Vb, VI, XII, XIV/VIa/VIb/VIIa/VIIb-kTTTTTT
    Whiting Merlangius merlangus VIII/IX, XTTT
    Whiting Merlangius merlangus Vb/VIa/VIb/VIIa/VIIe-kTTTTTT
    Hake Merluccius merluccius IIIa, IV, VI, VII, VIIIab/VIIIc, IXaTTTTTT
    Blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou I-IX, XII, XIVTTTTTT
    Blue ling Molva dypterygia XTTTTTT
    Ling Molva molva all areasTTTTTT
    Red mullet Mullus surmuletus all areasTTTTTT
    Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus Functional unitSSST
    Common octopus Octopus vulgaris VIIIc, IXaTTTT
    White shrimp Parapenaeus longirostris IXaTTTT
    Forkbeard Phycis phycis XTTTTTT
    Plaice Pleuronectes platessa VIIa/VIIe/VIIfgTTTTTT
    Saithe Pollachius virens Va/Vb/IV, IIIa, VI/VII, VIIITTTTTT
    Wreckfish Polyprion americanus XTTTTTT
    Blond ray Raja brachyura all areasTTTT
    Thornback ray Raja clavata all areasTTTT
    Spotted Ray Raja montagui all areasTTTT
    Cuckoo ray Raja naevus all areasTTTT
    Other rays and skates Rajidae all areasTTTT
    Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides V, XIV/VITTTTTT
    Sardine Sardina pilchardus VIIIabd/VIIIc, IXaTTTTTTTT
    Spanish mackerel Scomber japonicus VIII, IXTTTTTT
    Mackerel Scomber scombrus II, IIIa, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IXTTTTTTTT
    Mackerel Scomber scombrus VIIIc, IXaTTTTTTTT
    Redfish Sebastes spp. V, VI, XII, XIVTTTTTT
    Cuttlefish Sepia officinalis VIIIc, IXaTTTT
    Sole Solea solea VIIa/VIIbc/VIIe/VIIfg/VIIhk/VIIIab/IXaTTTTTT
    Sea bream Sparidae VIIIc, IXa, XTTTTTT
    Blue jack mackerel Trachurus picturatus XTTTTTT
    Horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus IIa, IVa, Vb, VIa, VIIa-c, e-k, VIIIabde/VIIIc, IXa/XTTTTTTTT
    Pouting Trisopterus luscus VIIIc, IXaTTTTTT
    Mediterranean
    Eel Anguilla anguilla all areasTT
    Giant red shrimp Aristeomorpha foliacea 1.3, 2.2, 3.1TTTT
    Red shrimp Aristeus antennatus 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1TTTT
    Bogue Boops boops 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1TTTTTT
    Dolphinfish Coryphaena spp. all areasTTTTTT
    Seabass Dicentrarchus labrax 1.2TTTTTT
    Horned octopus Eledone cirrhosa 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1TTTT
    Musky octopus Eledone moschata 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1TTTT
    Anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus all areasTTTTTT
    Grey gurnard Eutrigla gurnardus 1.3, 2.2, 3.1TTTTTT
    Squid Illex spp., Todarodes spp. 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1TTTT
    Billfish Istiophoridae all areasTTTTTT
    Common squid Loligo vulgaris 1.3, 2.2, 3.1TTTT
    Black-bellied angler Lophius budegassa 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1TTTTTT
    Anglerfish Lophius piscatorius 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1TTTTTT
    Hake Merluccius merluccius 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1TTTTTT
    Grey mullet Mugilidae 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1TTTTTT
    Red mullet Mullus barbatus all areasTTTTTT
    Striped red mullet Mullus surmuletus all areasTTTTTT
    Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1SSST
    Common octopus Octopus vulgaris all areasTTTT
    Pandora Pagellus erythrinus 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1TTTTTT
    White shrimp Parapenaeus longirostris 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1TTTT
    Caramote prawn Penaeus kerathurus 3.1TTTT
    Picarels Spicara maris 3.1TTTTTT
    Thornback ray Raja clavata 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1TTTT
    Brown ray Raja miraletus 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1TTTT
    Atlantic bonito Sarda sarda all areasTTTTTT
    Sardine Sardina pilchardus all areasTTTTTT
    Mackerel Scomber spp.1.3, 2.2, 3.1TTTTTT
    Sharks Shark-like Selachii all areasTTTTTT
    Cuttlefish Sepia officinalis 1.3, 2.1, 3.1TTTT
    Sole Solea vulgaris 1.2, 2.1, 3.1TTTTTT
    Gilthead sea bream Sparus aurata 1.2, 3.1TTTTTT
    Picarels Spicara spp. 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1TTTTTT
    Mantis shrimp Squilla mantis 1.3, 2.1, 2.2TTTT
    Albacore Thunnus alalunga all areasTTTTTT
    Bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus all areasTTTTTT
    Mediterranean horse mackerel Trachurus mediterraneus 1.1, 1.3, 3.1TTTTTT
    Horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus 1.1, 1.3, 3.1TTTTTT
    Tub gurnard Trigla lucerna 1.3, 2.2, 3.1TTTTTT
    Clams Veneridae 2.1, 2.2TTTT
    Swordfish Xiphias gladius all areasTTTTTT
    NAFO areas
    Cod Gadus morhua 2J 3KLTTT
    Cod Gadus morhua 3MTTTTTT
    Cod Gadus morhua 3NOTTTTTT
    Cod Gadus morhua 3PsTTTTTT
    Cod Gadus morhua SA ITTTTTT
    Witch flounder Glyptocephalus cynoglossus 3NOTTT
    American plaice Hippoglossoides platessoides 3LNOTTTTTT
    American plaice Hippoglossoides platessoides 3MTTTTTT
    Yellowtail flounder Limanda ferruginea 3LNOTTT
    Grenadiers Macrouridae SA 2 + 3TTTTTT
    Pandalid shrimp Pandalus spp. 3MTTTT
    Skates Raja spp. SA 3TTT
    Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides 3KLMNOTTTTTT
    Greenland halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoides 1DTTTTTT
    Redfish Sebastes spp. 3MTTT
    Redfish Sebastes spp. 3LNTT
    Redfish Sebastes spp. 3OTT
    Redfish Sebastes spp. SA ITT
    Highly migratory species, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific Oceans
    Frigate tunas Auxis spp. TTTTTT
    Atlantic back skipjack Euthynnus alleteratus TTTTTT
    Billfish Istiophoridae TTTTTT
    Short-fin mako Isurus oxyrinchus TTTT
    Skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis TTTTTT
    Porbeagle Lamna nasus TTTT
    Blue shark Prionace glauca TTTT
    Atlantic bonito Sarda sarda TTTTTT
    Sharks Squalidae TTTT
    Albacore Thunnus alalunga TTTTTT
    Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares TTTTTT
    Bigeye tuna Thunnus obesus TTTTTT
    Bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus TTTTTT
    Swordfish Xiphias gladius TTTTTT
    CECAF FAO 34
    Black scabbardfish Aphanopus carbo MadeiraTTTTTT
    Anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus TTTTTT
    Common squid Loligo vulgaris Atlantic ECTTTT
    Hake Merluccius spp. Atlantic ECTTTTTT
    Common octopus Octopus vulgaris Atlantic ECTTTT
    Deepwater rose shrimp Parapeneus longirostris Atlantic ECTTTT
    Southern pink shrimp Penaeus notialis Atlantic ECTTTT
    Sardine Sardina pilchardus Atlantic ECTTTTTT
    Bonito Sarda sarda MauritaniaTTTTTT
    Round sardinella Sardinella aurita Mauritania, Atlantic ECTTTTTT
    Short-body sardinella Sardinella maderensis Mauritania, Atlantic ECTTTTTT
    Chub mackerel Scomber japonicus Madeira, MauritaniaTTTTTT
    Cuttlefish Sepia hierredda Atlantic ECTTTT
    Horse mackerel Trachurus spp. MadeiraTTTTTT
    WECAF
    Red snapper Lutjanus purpureus French Guiana EEZTTTTTT
    Penaeus shrimp Penaeus subtilis French Guiana EEZTTTT