Spanish Research Report for 2015

Abstract

Spanish catch information used in this Report is based on the logbook data contributed by the Spanish Administration. Table 1 presents the catches by species and Division in 2015 based on this information. The split of catches and effort between the different gears in this Report are based on information from NAFO observers on board. In 2015 NAFO observers information from 1,272 days was available while total effort of the Spanish fleet in NAFO Regulatory Area was 1,317 days (around 97% coverage). In addition to NAFO observers, IEO scientific observers were on board 320 fishing days that it means 24 % of the Spanish total effort. All length, age and biological information presented in this paper is based on sampling carried out by IEO scientific observers: 576 samples were taken in 2015, with 59,883 individuals of different species examined (Table 2).Postprint0,000