Research Document - 2000/139
Assessment of cod in Division 4X in 2000
By Clark, D.S.
Abstract
- Landings and TAC have declined throughout the 1990s, and were the lowest on record in 1999.
- Exploitation rate declined from the high of 60% in 1992 to about 23% in 1999.
- Age 4+ biomass has remained stable at a low level since 1996.
- The recruiting 1998 year-class is the strongest since 1992, initial indications are that the 1999 year-class is at least as large.
- With removals of 6,000t in 2001, there is a 50% chance of a 20% increase in the 4+ biomass between 2001 and 2002, due to improved recruitment.
- The 1999 year-class must be at least as strong as the 1998 to approach the growth implied by the three-year rebuilding plan.
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