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Updated Advice for Maximum Sustainability Yield (MSY) – UK relevant Quota Stock Species

29 April 2020

Proposing MP
Victoria Prentis Con
Banbury
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the updated figures regarding Total Allowable Catch limits (TACs) set at Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) levels for UK fishing interests in 2020.

Action Requested

The minister announces a review of the methodology to assess sustainable fishing opportunities, seeking stakeholder input and setting a fresh approach for TAC negotiations in 2021 reflecting MSY outcomes.

Key Facts

  • The UK had 36 (67%) TACs set at MSY out of 54 total TACs derived from stocks with MSY assessments in 2020.
  • Figures for 2019 remain unchanged: 30 (59%) TACs set at MSY out of a total of 51 TACs.
  • A forward-looking review of the methodology will inform negotiations for fishing opportunities in 2021.
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