Chapter 4 – Predict the future: trend analysis

Sammendrag

QUESTIONS ASKED

• How to assess the state of a fishery with a minimum of information?
• Where to obtain national and regional fishery data?
• How to interpret simple indicators of abundance?
• Do fisheries have typical cycles that can be recognized?
• How to compare and adjust the fishing power of different fleets?

Trend analysis

Standardization of catch rates