Exploring long-term variability of Nephrops norvegicus landing per unit effort (LPUE) off North Galicia (NW Spain)

Univariate and dynamic regression ARMA models were fitted to the LPUE time series. Population (proportion of males, proportion of ovigerous females and recruits) and environmental variables (temperature, salinity, nitrates and chlorophyll at 70 m depth, upwelling and sea surface temperature) were tested at different lags as explanatory variables. The proportion of males 4 years ago was the key factor explaining LPUE fluctuations.