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    The state of Dissostichus eleginoides stock and TAC for 1990/91 in Subarea 48.3 (South Georgia)

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    Document Number:
    WG-FSA-90/34
    Author(s):
    K.V. Shust, P.S. Gasiukov, R.S. Dorovskikh and B.A. Kenzhin (VNIRO and AtlantNIRO, USSR)
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    Abstract

    The paper “The state of Dissostichus eleginoides stock and TAC for it for 1990/91 season in S.Georgia area (48.3)” presents the data on main biological characteristics of this species (Patagonien Toothfish), caught using long-line bishing in shelf waters of Shag Rocks and S.Georgia. While determining growth rate, size and age composition, natural mortality and catch statistics an attempt was made to determine total biomass of adult toothfish in the area under investigation and the value of possible catch at F0.1 and FMSY.