Saithe is vulnerable to 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. because this species becomes sexually mature at a relatively high age. After a period of recovery, the Iceland saithe stock has recovered fully and is not subjec to being overfishedOverfished:
A stock is overfished when the stock size has decreased 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. .
Fisheries with 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., longlineLongline:
Also known as line fishing. A fishing method in which lines and hooks are used.s, and [purse-seines] is relatively selective but can have an impact on the sea floor and vulnerable environments. In addition, protected and threatened speces have been known to become entangled in these nets.
This fishery is managed by [catch-limit]s. In addition, Iceland has several other management measures in place such as minimum [mesh-size]s and temporarily and permanently closed areas. Iceland has one of the most effective managementManagement:
The regulations surrounding fisheries and aquaculture that ensure that production is carried out within legal frameworks and that sustainability can be assured. plans in place for implementation, compliance and enforcement. The Icelandic management plan for Saithe is sufficient to ensure a stock recovery to the MSYMSY:
Theoretically the greatest possible 'safe' catch, in which fish populations have sufficient size to reproduce in the long term. level.
Fish in season
Fish in season is the best quality at that time because the spawning period is over.