Considering the catch data, made by the Portuguese fleet, of the swordfish SWO/AN05N (North stock) (Xiphias gladius) in the Atlantic Ocean, north of 5°N, it is reported that the quota utilization reached 80% and it may be necessary in very short term to close this fishery..
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