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BOE-A-2026-6297 ·17 March 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
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Surface longline and curricán fleets receive 49.34 tonnes of tuna red quota for incidental catch

The Resolution of 13 March 2026 allocates 49.34 tonnes of red tuna quota for incidental catch to surface longline and curricán fleets, as established under Royal Decree 46/2019 and the Resolution of 14 January 2026 (Articles 3 and 4 of R.D. 46/2019). This allocation is part of the initial total of 6,783.67 tonnes of red tuna quota for the Atlantic and Mediterranean fishing season.

In 2 key points

  1. 49.34 tonnes are allocated for incidental catches by sardine and curricán fleets (art. 3 del Real Decreto 46/2019)
  2. The initial quota corresponds to the 2025 campaign and amounts to 6,783.67 tonnes (art. 4 del Real Decreto 46/2019)

How it affects those involved

Fleet catches of sardine and curricán that carry out incidental tuna catches receive a specific quota allocation, enabling their legal participation in fishing. Autonomous communities and the fishing sector gain clarity regarding the distribution of quotas. Fleet managers must adjust their catch plans according to this allocation. Fisheries authorities maintain control over the total quota and its distribution.

Lifecycle

2026-03-17PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-03-17Into forceComes into force (Resolución de 13 de marzo de 2026)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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