by Oliver McBride | Mar 2, 2026 | ICES, Latest News
ICES issues mixed outlook for sandeel in the North Sea as two areas face zero-catch advice while one region sees higher quota potential for 2026. The latest ICES advice for 2026 presents a deeply uneven picture of sandeel across the North Sea, with two major stock...
by Oliver McBride | Feb 20, 2026 | ICES, Latest News
EU, Norway and UK request ICES guidance on genetic sampling to support future area-based Northern Shelf cod advice Joint Request Seeks Area-Based Cod Advice Framework The EU, Norway and the UK have formally requested guidance from the International Council for the...
by Oliver McBride | Dec 12, 2025 | ICES, Latest News
ICES recommends a 16,158-tonne limit for 2026 sardine catches in the southern Celtic Seas, citing a 15.8% rise in the stock’s biomass index Increased Fishing Opportunities The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has issued its latest...
by Oliver McBride | Dec 9, 2025 | ICES, Latest News
ICES tiger team tackles Northern Shelf cod challenges as complex substock structure and critical biomass decline drive urgent scientific review ICES Launches Emergency Scientific Review ICES has established a dedicated tiger team to carry out a review-level benchmark...
by Oliver McBride | Dec 4, 2025 | ICES, Latest News
European bycatch advice outlines expanded monitoring and mitigation demands, raising costs and feasibility concerns for the fishing industry. Photo: ICES ICES Bycatch Advice Sets Out Expanding Scope ICES has released its latest advice on bycatch of endangered,...
by Oliver McBride | Dec 2, 2025 | ICES, Latest News
Genetic analysis splits West of Scotland herring stocks. Quotas will rise temporarily before falling to 1,557 tonnes in 2026 Genetic Advances Separate Herring Stocks The management of herring fisheries in the West of Scotland has undergone significant changes...
