2018-AustralianSDG-indicator-14-4-1

This dataset contains information on the status of Australian fish stock. 294 stock status assessments were undertaken across 83 species/species complexes. Stocks comprised biological, jurisdictional and management units with assessments undertaken at the biological stock level wherever possible. Of the 294 stocks assessed, 232 stock status classifications could be assigned. Overall, 175 stocks were assessed as sustainable; 26 stocks were assessed as transitional-depleting; 9 stocks were assessed as transitional-recovering; 5 stocks were assessed as environmentally limited; 17 stocks were assessed as overfished; 49 stocks were assessed as undefined status; 13 stocks were assessed as negligible.