Total catch in May was nearly 62 thousand tonnes

Total catch landed in May 2026 was nearly 62 thousand tonnes, 9% less than in May 2025. The demersal catch was nearly 40 thousand tonnes, representing a 6% decrease compared with May 2025. The pelagic catch, which, like last year, was mostly blue whiting, was nearly 19 thousand tonnes, a 16% decrease compared to May 2025.