Barents Sea cod quota reduction
The Norwegian Marine Research Institute has recommended a Barents Sea cod quota of up to 566,784 tonnes for 2023 – a 20% reduction on the 2022 figure and the lowest…
No relief for Baltic fisheries in 2023
As fisheries in the Baltic fail to recover, proposals by the European Commission for next year’s catch limits don’t look likely to bring much joy to the region’s fishermen. Proposals…
Norcod expands with new Nordland site
Norwegian cod-farming venture has been granted permission to establish a new production location in Nesna municipality with a total maximum allowed biomass (MAB) of 3600 tonnes. ‘We have been very…
Iceland set to slash groundfish catches for 2022-23 quota year
The Marine and Freshwater Research Institute has published its advice for the 2022-23 quota year, which opens on 1st September. The stinger in the next year’s advice is the recommendation…
Nutaaq cod supports summer fishery
The Nutaaq cod fishery in Greenland, with fish held alive in cages before being transferred to Royal Greenland’s factory in Manitsoq, has kept the coastal fleet active and produced higher…
Norwegian cod fetches record prices
Despite export volumes being marginally down – 2% for fresh and 16% for frozen – Norwegian cod has been hitting some record prices on export market. During the first four…
Pelagic trawl trials for live cod catch
Norwegian researchers are testing pelagic trawl gear for catches of cod to be kept live on board. This is an alternative to seine netting, the most commonly used method for…
Canada and France agree rollover of 3Ps cod fishery
Canada and France have reached an agreement regarding 3Ps cod for the 2022-23 fishing season. Both countries intend to roll over the current 1346-tonne TAC. Canada and France (in respect…
Peak season, heavy fishing all round
Brim’s fresher trawler Viðey has been on the Eldeyjarboði grounds for the last few days among a fleet of trawlers making the most of the late winter season. Everyone fishing…
Icelandic trawler’s record Barents Sea trip
Síldarvinnlan’s freezer trawler Blængur is alongside after completing a record 40-day trip to the Barents Sea, docked in Neskaupstaður where the catch valued at ISK635 million in being discharged –…
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