Recommendations on rock lobster TACs for the Tristan group of islands for the 2013/14 season.

The study recommends Total Allowable Catches (TACs) for rock lobster populations in the Tristan group of islands, specifically focusing on the 2013/14 season. Due to increased workload and delays caused by the OLIVA incident, operational models could only be developed for Tristan Island, leaving assessments for Inaccessible and Gough Islands incomplete. The recommendations are based on available data, prioritizing Tristan Island while acknowledging limitations in broader coverage. This approach aims to balance immediate management needs with long-term sustainability, though it highlights gaps in comprehensive population assessments for the entire group.

Butterworth, D., & Holloway, S. (2022). Recommendations on rock lobster TACs for the Tristan group of islands for the 2013/14 season. University of Cape Town. https://doi.org/10.25375/UCT.20685376