SEA CUCUMBER (AÐALVÍK) Cucumaria frondosa

Advice 2024/2025

157

tonnes

Advice 2023/2024

164

tonnes

Advice change

-4 %

Publication of Advice: September 20, 2024. Published by Marine and Freshwater Research Institute.


Advice

MFRI advises in accordance with the MSY approach that catches in the fishing year 2024/2025 should be no more than 157 tonnes in fishing area A (Westfjords northern area - Aðalvík).

Stock development

Fishing pressure is below FMSY Proxy. Itrigger has not been defined.

0 200 400 600 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 Tonnes Catches 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 Tonnes Biomass index F M S Y p r o x y 0.90 0.95 1.00 1.05 1.10 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 L F=M L mean Fishing pressure proxy

Sea cucumber. Catches in fishing area A (Westfjords northern area – Aðalvík), biomass index and fishing pressure proxy. Indicator ratio LF=M/Lmean (inverse of the indicator ratio, f) from the length-based indicator (LBI) method is used for the evaluation of the exploitation status. The proxy fishing pressure is more than that corresponding to the FMSY proxy (LF=M) when the indicator ratio value is higher than 1 (shown by the horizontal dotted line). The shaded area represents 95% CI. Red horizontal lines indicate average biomass indices for 2020–2022 and for 2023-2024 used in the advice calculations.

Basis of the advice

The ICES framework for category 3 stocks, for which analytical assessment is not possible but trends in biomass indicators are assumed to reflect changes in stock dynamics, was applied. Beam-trawl survey is used as biomass indicator for fishing area A. Information on life-history parameters is available and length data are sufficient and thus, the assessment is based on the new rfb-rule for ICES category 3 data-limited stocks (ICES 2021). Reference points (Itrigger and Iloss) have not been defined as the survey time series is short (three years).

Sea cucumber. Advice calculation for fishing area A (Westfjords northern area – Aðalvík).

Quality of the assessment

The beam trawl survey covers fishing area A. The method used to calculate stock assessment of sea cucumber (the rfb-rule) is designed so that TAC can be given once every two years. However, since the time series is still short, a decision was made to publish TAC every year until the time series is longer and more is known about changes in the stock.

Advice, tac and catch

Sea cucumber. Recommended TAC in fishing area A (Westfjords northern area - Aðalvík), and catches (tonnes).

References and further reading

ICES. 2021. Tenth Workshop on the Development of Quantitative Assessment Methodologies based on LIFE-history traits, exploitation characteristics, and other relevant parameters for data-limited stocks (WKLIFE X). ICES Scientific Reports. Report. https://doi.org/10.17895/ices.pub.5985

MFRI Assessment Reports 2024. Sea cucumber. Marine and Freshwater Research Institute, 11 September 2024.






SEA CUCUMBER (WESTFJORDS MIDDLE) Cucumaria frondosa

Advice 2024/2025

52

tonnes

Advice 2023/2024

74

tonnes

Advice change

-30 %

Publication of Advice: September 20, 2024. Published by Marine and Freshwater Research Institute.


Advice

MFRI advises in accordance with the MSY approach that catches in the fishing year 2024/2025 should be no more than 52 tonnes in fishing area B (Westfjords middle area).

Stock development

Fishing pressure is below FMSY Proxy. Itrigger has not been defined.

0 50 100 150 200 250 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 Tonnes Catches 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 Tonnes Biomass index F M S Y p r o x y 0.90 0.95 1.00 1.05 1.10 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 L F=M L mean Fishing pressure proxy

Sea cucumber. Catches in fishing area B (Westfjords middle area), biomass index and fishing pressure proxy. Indicator ratio LF=M/Lmean (inverse of the indicator ratio, f) from the length-based indicator (LBI) method is used for the evaluation of the exploitation status. The proxy fishing pressure is more than that corresponding to the FMSY proxy (LF=M) when the indicator ratio value is higher than 1 (shown by the horizontal dotted line). The shaded area represents 95% CI. Red horizontal lines indicate average biomass indices for 2020–2022 and for 2023-2024 used in the advice calculations.

Basis of the advice

The ICES framework for category 3 stocks, for which analytical assessment is not possible but trends in biomass indicators are assumed to reflect changes in stock dynamics, was applied. Beam-trawl survey is used as biomass indicator for fishing area B. Information on life-history parameters is available and length data are sufficient and thus, the assessment is based on the new rfb-rule for ICES category 3 data-limited stocks (ICES 2021). Reference points (Itrigger and Iloss) have not been defined as the survey time series is short (five years).

Sea cucumber. Advice calculation for fishing area B (Westfjords middle area).

Quality of the assessment

The beam trawl survey covers fishing area B. The method used to calculate stock assessment of sea cucumber (the rfb-rule) is designed so that TAC can be given once every two years. However, since the time series is still short, a decision was made to publish TAC every year until the time series is longer and more is known about changes in the stock.

Advice, tac and catch

References and further reading

ICES. 2021. Tenth Workshop on the Development of Quantitative Assessment Methodologies based on LIFE-history traits, exploitation characteristics, and other relevant parameters for data-limited stocks (WKLIFE X). ICES Scientific Reports. Report. https://doi.org/10.17895/ices.pub.5985

MFRI Assessment Reports 2024. Sea cucumber. Marine and Freshwater Research Institute, 11 September 2024.






SEA CUCUMBER (WESTFJORDS SOUTH) Cucumaria frondosa

Advice 2024/2025

40

tonnes

Advice 2023/2024

40

tonnes

Advice change

0 %

Publication of Advice: September 20, 2024. Published by Marine and Freshwater Research Institute.


Advice

MFRI advises in accordance with the MSY approach that catches in the fishing year 2024/2025 should be no more than 40 tonnes in fishing area C (Westfjords southern area).

Stock development

MFRI cannot assess the stock and exploitation status relative to maximum sustainable yield (MSY) and precautionary approach (PA) reference points, because the reference points are undefined.

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 Tonnes Catches

Sea cucumber. Catches in fishing area C (Westfjords southern area).

Basis of the advice

The ICES framework for category 5 stocks, for which analytical assessment is not possible, trends in biomass indicators are not assumed to reflect changes in stock dynamics and landings only available, was applied (ICES, 2012). The timeseries of CPUE data is too short to reflect stock changes.

Sea cucumber. Advice calculation for fishing area C (Westfjords southern area).

Quality of the assessment

The beam trawl survey does not cover fishing area C and therefore there is no new information on the stock development in this area.

Advice, tac and catch

References and further reading

ICES. 2012. Implementation of Advice for Data-limited Stocks in 2012 in its 2012 Advice. ICES CM 2012/ACOM 68. http://www.ices.dk/sites/pub/Publication%20Reports/Expert%20Group%20Report/acom/2012/ADHOC/DLS%20Guidance%20Report%202012.pdf

MFRI Assessment Reports 2024. Sea cucumber. Marine and Freshwater Research Institute, 11 September 2024.






SEA CUCUMBER (OUTER BREIÐAFJÖRÐUR) Cucumaria frondosa

Advice 2024/2025

45

tonnes

Advice 2023/2024

45

tonnes

Advice change

0 %

Publication of Advice: September 20, 2024. Published by Marine and Freshwater Research Institute.


Advice

MFRI advises in accordance with the MSY approach that catches in the fishing year 2024/2025 should be no more than 45 tonnes in fishing area D (Breiðafjörður outer area).

Stock development

MFRI cannot assess the stock and exploitation status relative to maximum sustainable yield (MSY) and precautionary approach (PA) reference points, because the reference points are undefined.

0 100 200 300 400 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 Tonnes Catches

Sea cucumber. Catches in fishing area D (Breiðafjörður outer area)

Basis of the advice

The ICES framework for category 5 stocks, for which analytical assessment is not possible, trends in biomass indicators are not assumed to reflect changes in stock dynamics and landings only available, was applied (ICES, 2012). The timeseries of CPUE data is too short to reflect stock changes.

Sea cucumber. Advice calculation for fishing area D (Breiðafjörður outer area).

Quality of the assessment

The beam trawl survey does not cover fishing area D and therefore there is no new information on the stock development in this area.

Advice, tac and catch

References and further reading

ICES. 2012. Implementation of Advice for Data-limited Stocks in 2012 in its 2012 Advice. ICES CM 2012/ACOM 68. http://www.ices.dk/sites/pub/Publication%20Reports/Expert%20Group%20Report/acom/2012/ADHOC/DLS%20Guidance%20Report%202012.pdf

MFRI Assessment Reports 2024. Sea cucumber. Marine and Freshwater Research Institute, 11 September 2024.






SEA CUCUMBER (FAXAFLÓI) Cucumaria frondosa

Advice 2024/2025

410

tonnes

Advice 2023/2024

383

tonnes

Advice change

7 %

Publication of Advice: September 20, 2024. Published by Marine and Freshwater Research Institute.


Advice

MFRI advises in accordance with the MSY approach that catches in the fishing year 2024/2025 should be no more than 410 tonnes in fishing area E (Faxaflói).

Stock development

Fishing pressure is below FMSY proxy. Itrigger has not been defined.

0 200 400 600 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 Tonnes Catches 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 Tonnes Biomass index F M S Y p r o x y 0.90 0.95 1.00 1.05 1.10 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 L F=M L mean Fishing pressure proxy

Sea cucumber. Catches in fishing area E (Faxaflói), biomass index and fishing pressure proxy. Indicator ratio LF=M/Lmean (inverse of the indicator ratio, f) from the length-based indicator (LBI) method is used for the evaluation of the exploitation status. The proxy fishing pressure is more than that corresponding to the FMSY proxy (LF=M) when the indicator ratio value is higher than 1 (shown by the horizontal dotted line). The shaded area represents 95% CI. Red horizontal lines indicate average biomass indices for 2020–2022 and for 2023-2024 used in the advice calculations.

Basis of the advice

The ICES framework for category 3 stocks, for which analytical assessment is not possible but trends in biomass indicators are assumed to reflect changes in stock dynamics, was applied. Beam-trawl survey is used as biomass indicator for fishing area E. Information on life-history parameters is available and length data are sufficient and thus, the assessment is based on the new rfb-rule for ICES category 3 data-limited stocks (ICES 2021). Reference points (Itrigger and Iloss) have not been defined as the survey time series is short (five years).

Sea cucumber. Advice calculation for fishing area E (Faxaflói).

Quality of the assessment

The beam trawl survey covers fishing area E. The method used to calculate stock assessment of sea cucumber (the rfb-rule) is designed so that TAC can be given once every two years. However, since the time series is still short, a decision was made to publish TAC every year until the time series is longer and more is known about changes in the stock.

Advice, tac and catch

References and further reading

ICES. 2021. Tenth Workshop on the Development of Quantitative Assessment Methodologies based on LIFE-history traits, exploitation characteristics, and other relevant parameters for data-limited stocks (WKLIFE X). ICES Scientific Reports. Report. https://doi.org/10.17895/ices.pub.5985

MFRI Assessment Reports 2024. Sea cucumber. Marine and Freshwater Research Institute, 11 September 2024.






SEA CUCUMBER (EASTFJORDS NORTH) Cucumaria frondosa

Advice 2024/2025

245

tonnes

Advice 2023/2024

340

tonnes

Advice change

-28 %

Publication of Advice: September 20, 2024. Published by Marine and Freshwater Research Institute.


Advice

MFRI advises in accordance with the MSY approach that catches in the fishing year 2024/2025 should be no more than 245 tonnes in fishing area F (Eastfjords northern area).

Stock development

Fishing pressure is above FMSY proxy. Itrigger has not been defined.

0 200 400 600 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 Tonnes Catches 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 Tonnes Biomass index F M S Y p r o x y 0.90 0.95 1.00 1.05 1.10 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 L F=M L mean Fishing pressure proxy

Sea cucumber. Catches in fishing area F (Eastfjords northern area), biomass index and fishing pressure proxy. Indicator ratio LF=M/Lmean (inverse of the indicator ratio, f) from the length-based indicator (LBI) method is used for the evaluation of the exploitation status. The proxy fishing pressure is more than that corresponding to the FMSY proxy (LF=M) when the indicator ratio value is higher than 1 (shown by the horizontal dotted line). The shaded area represents 95% CI. Red horizontal lines indicate average biomass indices for 2020–2022 and for 2023-2024 used in the advice calculations.

Basis of the advice

The ICES framework for category 3 stocks, for which analytical assessment is not possible but trends in biomass indicators are assumed to reflect changes in stock dynamics, was applied. Beam-trawl survey is used as biomass indicator for fishing area F. Information on life-history parameters is available and length data are sufficient and thus, the assessment is based on the new rfb-rule for ICES category 3 data-limited stocks (ICES 2021). Reference points (Itrigger and Iloss) have not been defined as the survey time series is short (five years).

Sea cucumber. Advice calculation for fishing area F (Eastfjords northern area).

Quality of the assessment

The beam trawl survey covers fishing area F. The method used to calculate stock assessment of sea cucumber (the rfb-rule) is designed so that TAC can be given once every two years. However, since the time series is still short, a decision was made to publish TAC every year until the time series is longer and more is known about changes in the stock.

Advice, tac and catch

References and further reading

ICES. 2021. Tenth Workshop on the Development of Quantitative Assessment Methodologies based on LIFE-history traits, exploitation characteristics, and other relevant parameters for data-limited stocks (WKLIFE X). ICES Scientific Reports. Report. https://doi.org/10.17895/ices.pub.5985

MFRI Assessment Reports 2024. Sea cucumber. Marine and Freshwater Research Institute, 11 September 2024.






SEA CUCUMBER (EASTFJORDS MIDDLE) Cucumaria frondosa

Ráðgjöf 2024/2025

997

tonn

Ráðgjöf 2023/2024

1 220

tonn

Breyting á ráðgjöf

-18 %

Birting ráðgjafar: September 20, 2024. Útgefið af Hafrannsóknastofnun.


Advice

MFRI advises in accordance with the MSY approach that catches in the fishing year 2024/2025 should be no more than 997 tonnes in fishing area G (Eastfjords middle area).

Stock development

Fishing pressure is above FMSY proxy. Itrigger has not been defined.

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 Tonnes Catches 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 Tonnes Biomass index F M S Y p r o x y 0.90 0.95 1.00 1.05 1.10 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 L F=M L mean Fishing pressure proxy

Sea cucumber. Catches in fishing area G (Eastfjords middle area), biomass index and fishing pressure proxy. Indicator ratio LF=M/Lmean (inverse of the indicator ratio, f) from the length-based indicator (LBI) method is used for the evaluation of the exploitation status. The proxy fishing pressure is more than that corresponding to the FMSY proxy (LF=M) when the indicator ratio value is higher than 1 (shown by the horizontal dotted line). The shaded area represents 95% CI. Red horizontal lines indicate average biomass indices for 2020–2022 and for 2023-2024 used in the advice calculations.

Basis of the advice

The ICES framework for category 3 stocks, for which analytical assessment is not possible but trends in biomass indicators are assumed to reflect changes in stock dynamics, was applied. Beam-trawl survey is used as biomass indicator for fishing area G. Information on life-history parameters is available and length data are sufficient and thus, the assessment is based on the new rfb-rule for ICES category 3 data-limited stocks (ICES 2021). Reference points (Itrigger and Iloss) have not been defined as the survey time series is short (five years).

Sea cucumber. Advice calculation for fishing area G (Eastfjords middle area).

Quality of the assessment

The beam trawl survey covers fishing area G. The method used to calculate stock assessment of sea cucumber (the rfb-rule) is designed so that TAC can be given once every two years. However, since the time series is still short, a decision was made to publish TAC every year until the time series is longer and more is known about changes in the stock.

Advice, tac and catch

References and further reading

ICES. 2021. Tenth Workshop on the Development of Quantitative Assessment Methodologies based on LIFE-history traits, exploitation characteristics, and other relevant parameters for data-limited stocks (WKLIFE X). ICES Scientific Reports. Report. https://doi.org/10.17895/ices.pub.5985

MFRI Assessment Reports 2024. Sea cucumber. Marine and Freshwater Research Institute, 11 September 2024.






SEA CUCUMBER (EASTFJORDS SOUTH) Cucumaria frondosa

Advice 2024/2025

330

tonnes

Advice 2023/2024

315

tonnes

Advice change

5 %

Publication of Advice: September 20, 2024. Published by Marine and Freshwater Research Institute.


Advice

MFRI advises in accordance with the MSY approach that catches in the fishing year 2024/2025 should be no more than 330 tonnes in fishing area H (Eastfjords southern area).

Stock development

Fishing pressure is below FMSY proxy. Itrigger has not been defined.

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 Tonnes Catches 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 Tonnes Biomass index F M S Y p r o x y 0.90 0.95 1.00 1.05 1.10 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 L F=M L mean Fishing pressure proxy

Sea cucumber. Catches in fishing area H (Eastfjords southern area), biomass index and fishing pressure proxy. Indicator ratio LF=M/Lmean (inverse of the indicator ratio, f) from the length-based indicator (LBI) method is used for the evaluation of the exploitation status. The proxy fishing pressure is more than that corresponding to the FMSY proxy (LF=M) when the indicator ratio value is higher than 1 (shown by the horizontal dotted line). The shaded area represents 95% CI. Red horizontal lines indicate average biomass indices for 2020–2022 and for 2023-2024 used in the advice calculations.

Basis of the advice

The ICES framework for category 3 stocks, for which analytical assessment is not possible but trends in biomass indicators are assumed to reflect changes in stock dynamics, was applied. Beam-trawl survey is used as biomass indicator for fishing area H. Information on life-history parameters is available and length data are sufficient and thus, the assessment is based on the new rfb-rule for ICES category 3 data-limited stocks (ICES 2021). Reference points (Itrigger and Iloss) have not been defined as the survey time series is short (five years).

Sea cucumber. Advice calculation for fishing area H (Eastfjords southern area).

Quality of the assessment

The beam trawl survey covers fishing area H. The method used to calculate stock assessment of sea cucumber (the rfb-rule) is designed so that TAC can be given once every two years. However, since the time series is still short, a decision was made to publish TAC every year until the time series is longer and more is known about changes in the stock.

Advice, tac and catch

References and further reading

ICES. 2021. Tenth Workshop on the Development of Quantitative Assessment Methodologies based on LIFE-history traits, exploitation characteristics, and other relevant parameters for data-limited stocks (WKLIFE X). ICES Scientific Reports. Report. https://doi.org/10.17895/ices.pub.5985

MFRI Assessment Reports 2024. Sea cucumber. Marine and Freshwater Research Institute, 11 September 2024.