Density-dependent individual growth reduction of North Sea plaice (KB-24-005-024)

We will study recent indications that North Sea plaice are suffering from density-dependent growth reduction (individuals growing more slowly than before). This has potentially important effects for the value of the catch, despite a healthy SSB. The insights gained in this study will be translated to hands-on advice to the ICES working group which conducts the annual assessment of North Sea Plaice.