Northeast Arctic Haddock
The Northeast Arctic haddock stock is currently in good condition. Since 1950 the stock has shown large fluctuations in abundance, and the stock is now at a level similar to peak levels seen in the mid-1950s, early-1970s, and the 1990s.
Since 2000, recruitment has been at or above the long-term average, and the 2004–2006 year classes were very strong. More recent year classes approximate the long-term average. Consequently, the current abundance level of young haddock is relatively high. Prospects for the stock are optimistic given fishery management based upon agreed regulations.
A significant problem contributing to uncertainty in stock assessment is that transshipment of haddock catch ― transfer of catch from one vessel to…
