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Catch Quota Trials: 2012 interim report
Interim report from the 2012 trials showing discards of stocks have been drastically reduced by North Sea and West Channel fishermen.
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2012’s trials increased the number of vessels and species from 2011.
| Fishery | Average discard rate (%) | Trial discard rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| North Sea cod trawl fishery | 38 | 0.2 |
| Area VIIe sole beam trawl fishery | 28 | 0.1 |
| Area VIId and e plaice beam trawl fishery | 8 | 0.2 |
| Area VII anglerfish beam trawl fishery | 6 | 1.1 |
| Area VII megrim beam trawl fishery | 12 | 1.3 |
Catches of undersized fish in the trial were also low, suggesting that boats are fishing more selectively.
Published 11 June 2014