Icelandic landings down 23% in July

A steep decrease in the pelagic catch led the total volume of fish and shellfish landed by Iceland’s fishing fleet in July 2024 to fall by 23% or more than 23,650 tonnes year-on-year to 78,325 tonnes, according to preliminary figures for the month gathered by the country’s Directorate of Fisheries.

Icelandic mackerel

A steep decrease in the pelagic catch led the total volume of fish and shellfish landed by Iceland’s fishing fleet in July 2024 to fall by 23% or more than 23,650 tonnes year-on-year to 78,325 tonnes, according to preliminary figures for the month gathered by the country’s Directorate of Fisheries.