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BOE-A-2026-12281 ·6 June 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
Administrative

Cantabrian vessels (other gear): increased by-catch quota for mackerel in 2026

This resolution amends the management of the mackerel fishery (stock MAC/8C3411) for the fleet using gear other than trawling or purse seining with home ports in Cantabria during 2026. The adjusted quota amounts are modified; while the total quota remains at 1,233,192 kg, the by-catch allowance is increased from 5,000 kg to 15,000 kg, resulting in a proportional reduction in directed fishing (First).

In 3 key points

  1. By-catch quota increased to 15,000 kg, First (Primero)
  2. Directed fishing quota set at 1,218,192 kg, First (Primero)
  3. Applicable throughout the 2026 season, Second (Segundo)

How it affects those involved

For vessels using other gear with home ports in Cantabria, this amendment provides greater operational flexibility by tripling the by-catch quota (from 5,000 kg to 15,000 kg), allowing for larger volumes of non-target catches (First). The total quota for the province remains unchanged, but its internal distribution is adjusted to reflect the consumption trends requested by OPACAN (Background).

Lifecycle

2026-06-06PublishedPublished in the BOE
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