The EU Council today reached a political agreement on new limits on fish catches for the Baltic Sea’s key fish stocks, including herring, cod, plaice, sprat, and salmon, in order to ensure sustainable stocks and a viable sector for the future.
The agreement on total allowable catches (TACs) and national quotas for 2025 is in line with the scientific advice provided by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), and sets the maximum quantities each member state will be allowed to catch for each fish stock.
EU fisheries ministers took into account both environmental and socioeconomic considerations, aiming to ensure sustainable fishing practices while supporting the livelihoods of those in the fishing industry.
The livelihoods of fishers depend on the long-term sustainability of our fishing stocks. With today’s agreement we aim to strike a balance between helping fish stocks recover, protecting marine ecosystems, and ensuring the viability of the sector in the future.
