NEWS RELEASE FISHERIES 15 JANUARY 2026

The total fish catch in December 2025 was just over 53 thousand tonnes, a decrease of 13% compared with December the year before. Demersal catch decreased 13% year-on-year, pelagic catch by 12% while flatfish catch decreased by 30%.

During the year 2025, total catch reached 1,032 thousand tonnes, representing a 4% increase compared with the year 2024. Pelagic catch increased by 8% compared with the year 2024 while flatfish catch decreased by 17% and demersal catch decreased by 1%.

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