Research Document - 2006/087
Assessment of Cod in Division 4X in 2006
By Clark, D. S. and P. Perley
Abstract
Biomass has remained low for 4X Cod since 2000 when the quota was reduced to 6000 t to promote rebuilding. There is no indication of a decline in total mortality or relative fishing mortality since 2000. While landings of about 4,000t are contributing to a continuing decline in abundance, further restriction of the directed fishery may not be sufficient to lead to an increase in population. Removals from all fisheries should be reduced to as low a level as practicable.
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