Characteristics of Multispecific Fisheries in the European Union

The main objectives of this study are:

- Description of four case studies considered as the most representative multispecies and mixed fisheries in EU waters.

- Analysis of recent improvements on selectivity and identification of species with high survival rate.

- Discuss the application of the MSY approach in multispecies fisheries and ecosystem approach. Reviewing European stock status in relation to MSY targets.

- A roadmap for a feasible landing obligation and MSY approach in EU mixed fisheries. Qualitative assessments are presented for four selected case studies.

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