Anchovy catch limits in the Cantabrian Sea for the 2026 fishing season
25 Apr 2026
Effective: 15 Apr 2026
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Who is affected:
Shipowners, fishermen and fishing companies operating in the Cantabrian Sea (ICES zone 8)
Summary
Maximum fishing quotas for anchovy in the Cantabrian Sea are set for 2026. It directly affects fishing vessels operating in that area.
Detailed analysis
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Order APA/377/2026 establishes the catch limits for anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) in ICES zone 8, corresponding to the Bay of Biscay and Cantabrian waters, for the 2026 fishing season. This regulation sets the maximum permitted volumes with the aim of ensuring the sustainability of the resource and complying with EU…
Full official title
Orden APA/377/2026, de 15 de abril, por la que se establecen para la campaña de 2026 límites del volumen de capturas para la anchoa («Engraulis encrasicolus») en la zona CIEM 8.