Biological reference points and natural long-term fluctuations: the case of eastern Atlantic bluefin tuna

• Main Authors: Fromentin, Jean-marc, Fonteneau, Alain, Farrugio, Henri
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: ICCAT 2000
• Subjects: Alta; Blanco; Referencia; atlantic cod; North Atlantic
• Online Access: https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00194/30485/28890.pdf; https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00194/30485/

Defining biological key reference points is of importance within the precautionary approach. Most of the reference points, such as the FMSY, Fo.], presuppose a steady state, i.e. the natural long-term fluctuations of the population are low or moderate. In this manuscript, we present historical data...