Norwegian and Russian scientists are recommending an 11 percent cut in the Barents Sea capelin quota for 2023, suggesting a total allowable catch (TAC) of 62,000 metric tons.
This is compared with a quota of 70,000 metric tons in 2022.
The growth in the stocks has been very weak over the past year, said the scientists.
The Norwegian-Russian ecosystem cruise in the Barents Sea is the most important source of knowledge about the capelin population, and guides the advice.
"The Norwegian zone was well covered and formed the starting point for the advice.
