Challenges in the 2024 Sardine Fishing Season Across Europe

The 2024 sardine fishing season is proving to be challenging in Croatia and Greece, characterized by notably poor catches, particularly in smaller categories such as 40-50 and 50-60. This scarcity significantly implicates local fisheries and markets in these regions. In Portugal, the sardine fishing season is progressing as anticipated, scheduled to continue until Oct-24 or until quotas are filled. However, similar difficulties persist in obtaining smaller sardines, with catches predominantly falling within the size range of 12 to 25.