The haddock stockStock:
The fish of a particular species reproducing in the same area in the same period. in this area is 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. takes place within the biologically safe limits set by scientific advice.
There is limited information on the ecological impact of the demersalDemersal longline:
A fishing method whereby an anchored long main line (40-100 km long) is expanded, with attached transverse lines with hooks with bait. longline fishery for haddock. This fishing method is more selectiveSelective fishing methods:
Selective fishing methods capture many target species, and little or no unwanted fish species and animals. than bottomBottom trawls:
A fishing technique in which cone-shaped nets terminating in a codend are dragged through the water column or along the bottom. trawls or 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., for example. Although uncertain, the fishery appears to have relatively little 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). .
Haddock is managed by catch limitsCatch limits:
The maximum amount of fish of a species caught per country, per year. . Management in Iceland is considered very effective, in which a landing obligation with adequate monitoring is central. The 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 largely effective.