The course of the fisheries per week 18 - 2025

Blue whiting: 
We had a weekly quantity of 13,000 tons last week, and as in previous weeks, it is the blue whiting fishery in the Faroe Islands zone that has been the main activity, with reported catches from both Norwegian and Faroese vessels.

The week started with three Norwegian boats reporting 4,410 tons of blue whiting on Monday and Tuesday from the Faroe Islands zone. In addition, three Faroese boats have fished 7,800 tons in the same area. Now, only one Norwegian boat remains in the Faroe Islands zone.

At the same time, three other Norwegian boats have been active on the "Edge," where they have fished both blue whiting and some argentine.

Out of this year's blue whiting quota for Norwegian vessels of 406,111 tons, there are now just under 29,400 tons remaining.

Mackerel: 
There has also been activity in the coastal mackerel fishery, with a total of 18 tons reported from five boats, up from 7 tons the previous week. Sizes vary from 280 grams to 500 grams.

The fishery has taken place from the area around Bokn in Rogaland to Osterøy in Vestland.

Sandeel: 
There have also been reports of 4,700 tons of sandeel from four foreign boats that have been fished in the Danish zone.

As mentioned earlier, an acoustic sandeel survey is currently underway in the Norwegian part of the North Sea with the vessel Johan Hjort, which is expected to be completed around May 20. This survey maps both the quantity of sandeel and the effect of the new area-based management. The results will be included in ICES stock assessments and advice for the Norwegian zone, and we expect an updated quota recommendation when the survey is completed.

(Screenshot from FishFacts)

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