Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) catch and size-distribution data from the South Georgia (southwest Atlantic) groundfish survey, 1986-2023

This submission contains information on catch and size-frequencies of Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) from the South Georgia groundfish survey, collected during scientific trawl surveys from 1986 to 2023. These data were primarily collected to produce estimates of Patagonian toothfish biomass and recruitment (Shag Rocks), to support the management of the Patagonian toothfish fishery and to improve understanding of the biology and ecology of Patagonian toothfish. Data were primarily collected by Martin A. Collins, Mark Belchier, Inigo Everson, Jude Brown, Phil Hollyman, Simeon Hill, Tom Marlow, Caradoc Jones, Rebecca Mitchell & Sue Gregory.

Since 1990, the South Georgia groundfish surveys were funded by the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Earlier surveys were funded by the US and Polish governments.