Other Media | Faro de Vigo: Fishing advances an increase in the sardine quota despite the recommendation of the ICES

 (SPAIN, 12/16/2024)

Spain and Portugal are negotiating to agree on an increase of 7,000 tons for the quota of both fleets compared to the 44,450 for this year   The sardine quota for next year will finally rise. Spain and Portugal held technical talks yesterday to "start as soon as possible" and "by mutual agreement" the increase of some 7,000 tons of the sardine quota in Atlantic waters, which both fleets capture under a joint management plan. If confirmed, it would mean exceeding 50,000 tons for both countries, despite the recommendation of the  (More Info)