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<p>The overall estimated reductions of the EU bass measures for the main gear groups
in the commercial sector are set out in the following table; at this stage calculated
for the UK fleet. This is an estimate which takes into account the effects of the
initial 6 month moratorium, related derogations, and the subsequent monthly vessel
catch limits.</p><br /><p>Those parts of the industry that use hook and line and fixed
gillnets will benefit from derogations in the form of higher monthly catch limits
and a moratorium of 2 rather than 6 months.</p><br /><p>More in depth analysis also
taking into account additional factors such as the effects of last year’s increase
of the minimum conservation reference size for bass and reduced availability of bass
will be undertaken.</p><br /> <br /> <br /><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Gear type</p></td><td><p>Previous
average tonnage 2011-13</p></td><td><p>Estimated tonnage catch potential in 2016</p></td><td><p>Estimated
% reduction from 2011-13 average</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Bottom Trawl</p></td><td><p>131</p></td><td><p>37</p></td><td><p>72%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Nets</p></td><td><p>378</p></td><td><p>224</p></td><td><p>41%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Hook
and line</p></td><td><p>171</p></td><td><p>167</p></td><td><p>2%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Purse
seine</p></td><td><p>56</p></td><td><p>21</p></td><td><p>63%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>pelagic
trawl</p></td><td><p>77</p></td><td><p>11</p></td><td><p>86%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Totals</p></td><td><p>813</p></td><td><p>460</p></td><td><p>43%</p></td></tr></tbody></table>
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