Greenland halibut is a slow growing species and is therefore vulnerable to high [fishing pressure]. Fishing pressure on this stockStock:
The fish of a particular species reproducing in the same area in the same period. is low and the stock size is increasing.
Vulnerable cold-water corals are occuring in the fishing area. GillnetsGillnets:
A fishing technique whereby passing fish get caught in the meshes with their gills. The net stands vertically on the bottom or hangs on buoys in the water column. The by-catch of species such as porpoises and dolphins is a problem related to gillnets. and set longlinesLonglines (drifting):
A fishing method whereby a long main line (40-100 km long) with transverse lines with hooks with bait is expanded. The line floats on buoys in the water column. can cause damage to vulnerable bottom [habitats]. Discarding of bycatchBycatch:
Species caught next to species targeted for fishery. By-catches can consist of non-commercial species and species that are too small, and can be kept (this part is sometimes called by-product) or thrown back into the sea (discards). is forbidden in these areas. Seabirds can get caught in the longline fishery when hooks come to the surface.
The management plan is partially effective.