EU Council of Ministers decision leads to reduction of Spanish hake quota in 2025

The article highlights a decision by the Council of Ministers to adjust the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) with a focus on reducing red shrimp catches for the Spanish fleet by 10% in Iberian or southern waters, while increasing quotas for monkfish and megrim. The agreement also implements measures to cut fishing days by 50% in deep-sea fisheries in an effort to restore depleting fish stocks.