The project will examine the blue whiting stock in the North Atlantic to determine how many distinct population groups there are. Currently, all blue whiting in the North Atlantic are considered to belong to one single stock. A number of new methods, including DNA analysis and examining ear stones, combined with a knowledge of parasites, can be used to establish the number of population groups. The project will lead to a better understanding of the large — and sometimes massive —stock (or stocks) of blue whiting in the North Atlantic, which, in turn will lead to the possibility of better management and thus sustainable fishing practices, for the benefit of the communities that fish for blue whiting.
NORA funding in 2022: DKK 250,000
