The stockStock:
The fish of a particular species reproducing in the same area in the same period. of Pacific hake is currently at sustainableSustainable:
Meeting the needs of current generations without compromising opportunities for future generations. This also allows future generations to benefit from the same needs. levels. 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. remains within biologically safe limits and the stock is well controlled.
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 damage to the ecosystem and other species. Catches consist mainly of the target species.
Pacific hake is well managed according to scientific advice. 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.