Taking into consideration the results of the most recent stock assessment, ICCAT member nations develop new conservation and management measures as needed. ICCAT sets and allocates western Atlantic bluefin tuna quotas by country. Based on the 2014 stock assessment disclaimer, the total allowable catch is set at 2,000 metric tons annually for 2015 and 2016, which will provide for continued growth in spawning stock biomass and allow the strong 2003 year-class to continue to enhance the productivity of the stock. There has been a history of strong compliance with these quotas and other conservation measures in the western Atlantic.