by Oliver McBride | Oct 31, 2025 | ICES, Latest News
ICES issues 2026 catch limits for Norway lobster (Nephrops) stocks in northern and eastern Atlantic Waters The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has published its advice on fishing opportunities for Norway lobster, or Nephrops norvegicus,...
by Oliver McBride | Oct 22, 2025 | ICES, Latest News
ICES report warns of steep declines in brown crab fisheries across Northern Europe, citing overfishing, poor data, and weak management systems The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has warned that brown crab (Cancer pagurus) stocks across...
by Oliver McBride | Oct 14, 2025 | ICES, Latest News
ICES reissues advice for North Sea herring after UK, EU and Norway request, recommending 29% TAC cut and full protection for WBSS stock ICES Reissues Advice and Recommends 29% Catch Reduction for 2026 North Sea Herring The International Council for the Exploration of...
by Oliver McBride | Oct 13, 2025 | ICES, Latest News
ICES advises zero catch of Norway Pout for 2025-2026 as spawning stock biomass falls below critical limits ICES Zero Catch Advice Driven by Stock Crash International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has issued a second consecutive year of zero-catch...
by Oliver McBride | Oct 10, 2025 | ICES, Latest News
ICES advises 2026 megrim catch increase for west and southwest of Ireland and Bay of Biscay, citing stable biomass and sustainable exploitation The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has issued its 2026 catch advice for megrim (Lepidorhombus...
by Oliver McBride | Oct 10, 2025 | ICES, Latest News
ICES increases 2026 North Sea sole catch advice by 16 percent, citing higher weights-at-age and strong stock status. Photo: Tony Fitzsimmons The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has increased its catch advice for North Sea sole in 2026 by...