Summary of recommendations on rock lobster TACs for the Tristan group of islands for the 2021/22 season

Scientists recommend annual catch limits for rock lobster to ensure sustainable fishing around the Tristan group of islands, including Inaccessible, Nightingale, Gough, and Tristan. These recommendations are based on accepted operational management procedures (OMPs) designed to balance fishing pressure with ecosystem health. The study provides a concise overview of the proposed total allowable catches (TACs) for the 2021/22 season, aiming to support long-term conservation efforts in this UNESCO World Heritage Site while maintaining economic benefits for local fisheries.

Holloway, S., & Butterworth, D. (2021). Summary of recommendations on rock lobster TACs for the Tristan group of islands for the 2021/22 season. University of Cape Town. https://doi.org/10.25375/UCT.15144426.V1