Whelk

The status of the whelk stockStock:
The fish of a particular species reproducing in the same area in the same period.   is currently unknown. This species seems to be sensitive to overfishingOverfishing:
There is so much fish caught that the size of the stock has diminished so far that it can no longer produce a maximum sustainable yield. The size of the fish populations is insufficient to reproduce in the long term.  .

Fishing with potsWire cages:
Wire cages: a fishing method using baited wire cages, traditionally made from chicken wire, that are placed on the seabed. The cages are baited with fresh or salted fish and designed to allow target species to enter but make it difficult for them to escape. Species caught using this method include crab, lobster, whelk, Norway lobster and octopus. and trapsTraps:
Traps are a kind of cages made of, for example, chicken wire that lie on the bottom of the sea. At the front is a net with large holes, which prevents species such as seals and waterfowl from swimming into the cage. is unlikely to have a significant impact on the ecosystem. This fishery may have a negative impact on sensitive habitats on a small scale.

There is no specific managementManagement:
The regulations surrounding fisheries and aquaculture that ensure that production is carried out within legal frameworks and that sustainability can be assured. for whelk. Although some management measuresManagement measures:
For fisheries, management measures can affect the amount of fish that can be caught, the type of gear that can be used and where fishing is and is not allowed. are being taken by several countries, it is difficult to evaluate whether they are actually effective. Management of this species is partially effective.