ane.27.9a - split [21/11/24, Anchovy, 9a]

1. Please select only one of the following cases:

[ ] A new stock code needs to be created (not linked to any existing stock).
[x] An existing stock code needs to be split into 2 or more components.
[ ] Two (or more) existing stock codes need to be merged into a single stock.
[ ] One or more existing stocks need to be modified.

2. Please Provide information regarding the request below:

List the previously existing code(s) and description(s), if applicable: Stock Code: ane.27.9a Description: Anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) in Division 9.a (Atlantic Iberian waters)

Describe your request in detail, with the new/updated stock code(s) and description(s), and the proposed changes: The stock is being split into Western and Southern components based on the outcomes of WKBANSP.

Which Benchmark, Expert Group or Workshop has requested a new stock code? (Link to the report and section within it if relevant) WGHANSA and WKBANSP

Name of the contact ICES Professional Officer for the request David Miller and Sarah Miller (WKBANSP)

3. Please confirm:

[ ] The request has been approved by ACOM. Please provide a link to the minutes, notes etc. where the approval is found. Final decision due early next week (but already have indications that ACOM will support it). Working group is next week, so getting an early start on this process.
[ ] The codes and descriptions have been reviewed for grammar and style by the editorial office Sent, waiting for feedback Proposed names and codes Name: Anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) in Subdivision 9.a.South (Gulf of Cadiz) Stock code: ane.27.9aS Name: Anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) in Division 9.a (Western Iberian waters) Stock Code: ane.27.9aW

To be filled by RMG

Checklist for RMG (click arrow to expand)

- [ ] Request is processed by RMG - [ ] ICES Vocabulary updated - [ ] The requester PO has been informed

If the request is accepted, the RMG will create the stock code in the ICES Vocabulary, whereafter the Professional Officer needs to create a stock list record in SID by linking the stock code to the year(s) that it is valid for.

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