Fisheries

Scientists recommend sharp cut to North Sea herring catch for 2025

Researchers say the spawning population has been declining for some time.

The advice for North Sea herring is back close to 2023 levels. Stock Photo: Torhild Måkestad Martinussen.
The advice for North Sea herring is back close to 2023 levels. Stock Photo: Torhild Måkestad Martinussen.
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Published 3 June 2024, 11:48Updated 3 June 2024, 11:48
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