Results for the Spanish Survey in the NAFO Regulatory Area of Division 3L for the period 2003-2009

Since 2003, a stratified random summer bottom trawl survey was conducted by Spain in the NAFO Regulatory Area of Division 3L (Flemish Pass). The surveys were carried out by the R/V “Vizconde de Eza” using bottom trawl net type Campelen. Entire series of mean catches, biomass and length distribution for Greenland halibut, American plaice and witch flounder are presented for the period 2003-2009. Greenland halibut biomass and abundance estimates present a slight decrease this year; however, it remains one of the highest values of the series. A good recruitment, mainly in 2006, can be seeing; alt... Mehr ...