Highest anchovy quota for a decade
The scientific recommendations for 2023 indicate that this new year’s anchovy TAC will be 33,000 tonnes, most of which goes to the Spanish fleet. The 29,7000 tonnes of anchovy made…
Acost project makes up stocks data shortfall
A partnership between fishermen and scientists has been in progress, seeking to gain a better understanding of stocks in the Bay of Biscay for which there is a shortage of…
Bitter outcomes of December Council for French fishermen
‘This is going too far,’ said Gérard Romiti, President of the National Fisheries Committee, after consulting with Minister for the Sea Annick Girardin and industry representatives. ‘After the pandemic crisis…
Plateforme Petite Pêche has condemned the failure of the French authorities to manage fishing for bass in the Bay of Biscay in a way that avoids a December catch limit
Biscay bass fishermen predict end-of-year limits
French small-scale fishermen are adamant that winter overfishing of bass is going to lead again to a shortfall in quota for the coastal fleet that relies on the pre-Christmas market…