The ling stockStock:
The fish of a particular species reproducing in the same area in the same period. appears to be stable 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. However, this does fluctuate by fishing area, which may mean that the ling stock may be in long-term trouble.
Although it is unknown what impact this bottomBottom trawls:
A fishing technique in which cone-shaped nets terminating in a codend are dragged through the water column or along the bottom. trawl fishery has on endangered and protectedProtected species:
Many marine species are protected from deliberate or intentional disturbance, capture, injury and killing, and in some cases possession or sale. Species are often protected if they play an important role in the ecosystem or are sensitive to fishing. These marine species are protected regardless of whether they are inside or outside marine protected areas. species, it appears to play a major role. Demersal fisheries often have a high number of discardsDiscards:
Unwanted by-catch, which is thrown back because there is no quota, the market price is too low, or the fish is below the legal minimum landing size. Discards can be alive or dead. due to catches of unwanted or undersizedUndersized fish:
Fish smaller than a prescribed minimum size. These sizes are determined per species and per country. For Europe, a minimum landing size applies to all EU Member States. species. In addition, this fishing method is in contact with the bottom, which can disturb sensitive benthic species and habitats.
The ling fishery is regulated through catch limitsCatch limits:
The maximum amount of fish of a species caught per country, per year. . These are not consistent with scientific advice, meaning that catches regularly exceed scientific advice. 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 considered partially effective.