A retrospective evaluation of the Barents Sea capelin management advice

Since 1998, the assessment model framework Bifrost/Captool has been used for advice on total allowable catch for the Barents Sea capelin (Mallotus villosus) stock. However, since the management is based on a target escapement strategy, and most capelin die after spawning, viewed in retrospect, there is hardly any possibility of checking whether the forecast underpinning the quota was actually realistic. The forecast using Captool for the period...