Spurdog fishing returns after stocks recover

Spiny dogfish

Northeast Atlantic spurdog fishing has returned to UK waters from 1 April after the latest data revealed that the stock is recovering

Spurdog (Squalus acanthias), also known as picked or spiny dogfish, typically inhabits UK waters.

Fishing has been prohibited in UK and EU waters for around five years to enable stocks to recover.

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