Opening of Iberian sardine fishing in the Atlantic and quota allocation for Gulf of Cádiz vessels for 2026
17 Mar 2026Effective: 13 Mar 2026270 views
Who is affected:
Shipowners and fishing companies with purse seine vessels in the Gulf of Cádiz and ICES zones 8c and 9a
Summary
The start of the Iberian sardine fishing season in Iberian Atlantic waters is authorised and quotas are distributed among purse seine vessels in the Gulf of Cádiz for 2026.
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The Secretaría General de Pesca publishes the official opening of the Iberian sardine (Sardina pilchardus) fishery in ICES zones 8c and 9a, covering waters of the Cantabrian Sea, northwestern Iberian Peninsula and southern Atlantic. Individual quota allocations are established for vessels registered in the Gulf of Cádi…
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