Shellfish Stocks and Fisheries Review 2011: An assessment of selected stocks
Keyword
BiomassCatch statistics
Fishery development
Fishery economics
Fishery management
Fishery policy
Shrimp
Crayfish
Surf clam
CockleOysterWhelk
Date
2012Publisher
Marine Institute and Bord Iascaigh MharaMetadata
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This review presents information on the status of selected shellfish stocks in Ireland. In addition data on the fleet (<13m) and landings for all species of shellfish (excluding Nephrops) are presented. The intention of the annual reviews is to present stock assessment and scientific advice for shellfisheries which may be subject to new management proposals or where scientific advice is required in relation to assessing the environmental impact of shellfisheries especially in conservation areas designated under European Directives.Citation
Marine Institute & Bord Iascaigh Mhara, "Shellfish Stocks and Fisheries Review 2011: An assessment of selected stocks", Marine Institute and Bord Iascaigh Mhara 2012Collections
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