The upcoming roe fishing season is expected to commence in late September at the traditional spawning grounds.
This year's herring catch will continue to meet the demand of important export markets, particularly in regions such as the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, and the Baltic states, where herring is a staple in cooking.
The North Sea herring fishery is the only one in the Northeast Atlantic region to have received the MSC certification from the Marine Stewardship Council, a certification it has proudly held since 2008.