It is important for Member States to distribute quotas between vessels in a mix that reflects as far as possible the expected composition of species in the fisheries. In the event of a mismatch between available quotas and actual fishing pattern, Member States should consider adjustments through quota swaps with other Member States, including on a permanent basis.
Tá sé tábhachtach go ndáilfidh Ballstáit cuótaí idir soithí ar bhonn a léireoidh comhdhéanamh ionchasacha na speiceas sna hiascaigh a mhéad is féidirI gcás mhíréireachta idir na cuótaí a bheidh ar fáil agus na patrúin iascaireachta, ba cheart do Bhallstáit breithniú a dhéanamh ar choigeartuithe trí mhalartuithe cuótaí le Ballstáit eile, lena n-áirítear ar bhonn buan.