Norway Pelagic Fishing Update Week 25

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Tuesday, July 01, 2025, 03:00 (GMT + 9)

North Sea Herring Catches Moderate, Mackerel Scarce in Norwegian Waters While Foreign Fleets Dominate Norwegian Sea June Sees Strong Herring Performance Nearing Quota Limits; Mackerel Spawning Impacts Local Fishing, But International Vessels Report Good Hauls.   BERGEN – The Norwegian fishing industry experienced a mixed week, with moderate herring landings in the North Sea and a notable absence of mackerel in northern Norwegian waters. This contrasts sharply with reports of significant mackerel activity by foreign fleets in the Norwegian Sea, according to a market report from Kenneth Garvik of Norges Sildesalgslag (Norwegian Pelagic Fishermen's Sales Organization). North Sea Herring: A Steady Pace Towards Quota Limits The past week saw a moderate herring catch in the North Sea, totaling 12,800 tonnes reported by 42 different vessels. Individual ... FULL STORY