Orange roughy

Common Name: Orange roughy

Scientific Name: *Hoplostethus atlanticus

Description: The orange roughy, H.atlanticus is a benthopelagic species, found in deep, cold waters, over steep continental slopes, ocean ridges and seamounts. The main known populations are in the South West Pacific. It also occurs in the North East Atlantic but at much lower levels of abundance than in the Pacific.

OSPAR Regions where it occurs: I, V

OSPAR Regions where under threat and/or in decline: I, V

What is the latest status of the feature?

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Why is this feature included on the OSPAR List?
What protective measures and actions has OSPAR committed to taking?
What actions have been implemented by OSPAR?	Overview assessment of implementation of OSPAR Recommendations