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The European Commission tabled yesterday its proposal on fishing possibilities for fish stocks in the Baltic Sea for 2010. Scientific advice has shown that cod stocks are recovering, but that the Western herring stock still gives rise to serious concern. Based on the advice and in line with the communication on fishing opportunities for 2010 and the multi-annual plan for cod in the Baltic Sea, the Commission proposes increases of fishing opportunities for Baltic cod of 15 % (Eastern stock) and 9 % (Western stock). For the Western herring stock, the Commission is proposing a 21 % reduction in fishing opportunities. The present proposal for fishing possibilities shall be discussed at the October Fisheries Council.
Cod stocks
The Commission is proposing an increase of 15 % in the EU Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for eastern Baltic cod, from 44 580 tonnes to 51 267 tonnes, and an increase of 9 % in the TAC on western Baltic cod, from 16 337 tonnes to 17 700 tonnes. The Eastern cod stock continues to benefit from strong recruitment, as well as improved discipline in the application of the multi-annual plan. The Western stock is starting slowly to improve as well, following a series of years where recruitment and respect of the plan was weak. The proposed TAC increases are in line with the provisions of the multi-annual plan, which aims to adapt fishing mortality to a level that is sustainable in the long term.
Source: European Commission
Cod stocks
The Commission is proposing an increase of 15 % in the EU Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for eastern Baltic cod, from 44 580 tonnes to 51 267 tonnes, and an increase of 9 % in the TAC on western Baltic cod, from 16 337 tonnes to 17 700 tonnes. The Eastern cod stock continues to benefit from strong recruitment, as well as improved discipline in the application of the multi-annual plan. The Western stock is starting slowly to improve as well, following a series of years where recruitment and respect of the plan was weak. The proposed TAC increases are in line with the provisions of the multi-annual plan, which aims to adapt fishing mortality to a level that is sustainable in the long term.
Source: European Commission