ABSTRACT
The objective of this chapter is to undertake bioeconomic analysis of Namibia's hake fishery to support optimal sustainable management. Among the species of hakes inhabiting the Namibian exclusive economic zone (EEZ), cape hake and deep-water hake are of major importance to the fishery. These two species are so identical in appearance that they are often treated as one and the same (Wysokinski, 1986). Both species are relatively long-lived, reaching ages of up to and over 9 years. Hakes are usually found close to the bottom of the water during daytime but rise to intermediate water during night-time, probably following their prey. Here, we study hake as if it were a single stock.
