Length-based stock assessment in small-scale multi-gear fisheries: insights from a European hotspot (NW Spain)

Key Points

• Stock assessment indicates significant variation in biomass across different gears used.
• Key evidence shows that length-based assessment effectively evaluates fish populations, aiding sustainability.
• Assessment using length data analyzes catches from various fishing methods in a hotspot region over a defined period.
• Findings may enable better resource management and highlight the need for adaptive strategies in fisheries.