Blue whiting

The stockStock:
The fish of a particular species reproducing in the same area in the same period.  of blue whiting is currently at a sustainableSustainable:
Meeting the needs of current generations without compromising opportunities for future generations. This also allows future generations to benefit from the same needs. level. The fishing pressureFishing pressure:
Fishing pressure is a result of the fishing effort/amount of fishing on a stock, which determines the fishing mortality. Fishing mortality is the share of the fish stock that dies annually as a result of fishing. has been above sustainable levels since 2013, but does not appear to be leading to a significant decline in the stock. Currently, the biomassBiomass:
Biomass is the mass (weight) of living organisms in an area or ecosystem at the time. of the stock fluctuates above sustainable levels.

PelagicPelagic trawls:
In pelagic trawling, a trawl is pulled through the water column. The net is not towed across the seabed. trawls are unlikely to cause significant harm to the ecosystem and other species. Catches consist primarily of the target species.

Blue whiting is managed by a management plan agreed upon by concerned coastal states. However, catch limitsCatch limits:
The maximum amount of fish of a species caught per country, per year.  are regularly exceeded. ManagementManagement:
The regulations surrounding fisheries and aquaculture that ensure that production is carried out within legal frameworks and that sustainability can be assured. of this species is partially effective.