Publication Abstract

Reflections on the biological reference points in used in ICES, and their application in management

R.C.A Bannister and L.T. Kell

This paper reviews the biological reference points currently in operation in ICES, compares them to other possible reference point values, and evaluates them for consistency within and among species. The paper uses scenario modelling to evaluate how reference points behave in relation to assessment uncertainty.

Reference:

R.C.A Bannister and L.T. Kell, 2003. Reflections on the biological reference points in used in ICES, and their application in management. ICES CM 2003/Y: 19. ICES Copenhagen.