Interim OMP-13 v3
The management procedure used to recommend total allowable catches (TACs) and bycatches (TABs) for
sardine and anchovy in South African waters is currently being revised. Given the extensive testing desired
for this new management procedure, which among other factors includes taking account of the possibility of
multiple sardine stocks and of the impact of the recommended catches on penguins, a final version of OMP-
13 is not yet available. However, the Small Pelagic Scientific Working Group has agreed a revised version of
“Interim OMP-13v2” (de Moor and Butterworth 2013), called “Interim OMP-13v3” for use in December 2013
for calculating recommended initial TAC/Bs for 2014. The revised management procedure is expected to be
finalised and agreed during 2014. This document provides details of “Interim OMP-13v3” only in respect of
differences from “Interim OMP-13v2”.