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Fishermen have herring quota cut for 2026

Picture credit: Isle of Man Government

Due to stocks mixing 

Manx fishermen won’t be allowed to catch as much herring this year.

The total allowable catch has been reduced.

It was hoped that Manx boats would be allowed to secure 400 tonnes in 2026.

However the total allowable catch is now 262.

Dr David Beard is the Chief Executive of the Manx Fish Producers Organisation and Admiral of the Manx Herring Fleet:

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