Summary of recommendations on rock lobster TACs for the Tristan group of Islands for the 2017/18 season

Researchers recommend annual quotas for rock lobster fishing around the Tristan group of islands, including Inaccessible, Gough, and Tristan islands, to ensure sustainable management. The study, conducted by Butterworth and Holloway (2021), provides scientific guidance on Total Allowable Catches (TACs) for the 2017/18 fishing season using established Operational Management Procedures (OMPs). These recommendations aim to balance conservation needs with fishing industry requirements, ensuring the long-term viability of rock lobster populations in this UNESCO-listed marine area. The approach relies on data-driven assessments to inform quota setting, supporting sustainable fisheries practices in one of the most remote and ecologically significant regions in the South Atlantic.

Butterworth, D., & Holloway, S. (2021). Summary of recommendations on rock lobster TACs for the Tristan group of Islands for the 2017/18 season. University of Cape Town. https://doi.org/10.25375/UCT.16434771