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Capelin research study 2018-2022 - Report published

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The report of the main findings has now been published in English and Icelandic.

Open Symposium on Capelin Research

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:27:00 +0000

Friday the 10th of November, the results of an extensive capelin research project will be introduced. The project has been ongoing since 2018 with special funding from the Ministry.

Zero catch advice for capelin remains

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:30:00 +0000

The Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI) advises that when the harvest control rule agreed by the Coastal States is applied, there should be zero catch in winter 2023/2024.

Area based capelin adivice retracted

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:49:00 +0000

MFRI has decided to revise its capelin advice from 24 February for the current fishing year.

Capelin advice increased

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 10:25:00 +0000

The MFRI advises that the capelin TAC for the 2022/23 fishing year be no more than 275 705 tonnes, which corresponds to a 57 300 tonnes increase from the advice given on 4 October 2022