Note: Data shown in this chart are not consistent with those shown in the last publication due to a redefinition of "biologically safe limits".
| Change since | |
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1970 |
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1990 |
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1997 |
Coverage: United Kingdom
Source: CEFAS
- Between 1998 and 2002 there was a slight increase in the proportion of reported fish stocks around the UK assessed to be within safe biological limits, from 24 per cent to 29 per cent. However, the absolute number of stocks assessed to be within safe limits has not changed and it is uncertain whether the apparent improvement in the percentage represents a long-term trend.