3.B.1.1.b Summary table by ecological category of resource (demersal fish)
Resource category State of stocks Ecological/environmental controls Fisheries management measures Operational targets
Turbot Declining to seriously depleted levels Environmental conditions of shelf waters restrict stock recovery Essential to decide on national fishing zones An agreement on joint policing of fishing management measures for turbot should be approached
Priority to recreational/hook and line fisheries

Consider banning , in most areas, trawls and gill nets

 Consider feasibility of closed fishing areas where young fish are predominant. ( feasibility study and advice on management of fishery closed areas; location and policing in each country, implementation: $120,000
Spiny dogfish Slow decline in stocks in most areas Species relatively immune to Mnemiopsis Fishing effort not to exceed current levels

Take into account migrations in allocating catches

 A regular coordination of fishing plans between the countries concerned is strongly recommended. (Advice on preparing a coordinated fishery management plan for a ‘pilot resource’ is proposed for this species, involving national and international consultants: $120,000)

Aim to double biomass by 2000 through appropriate joint management measures

See also
3.B.1.1.b Turbot distribution and migration in the Black Sea
3.B.1.1.a Summary table by ecological category of resource (small pelagic fish)
3.B.1.1.c Summary table by ecological category of resource (anadromus fish)
3.B.1.1.d Summary table by ecological category of resource (indicators of ecosystem health)
3.B.1.1.e Summary table by ecological category of resource (exploitable species)
3.B.1.1.f Summary table by ecological category of resource (seasonal migrants)
3.B.1 Fisheries issues: status of stocks and management of wild resources
3.B.2.1.d Loss or imminent loss of endangered species (fishes)