April 17, 2012
Iceland's fish catch rises from 2011
The total fish catch of Icelandic vessels in March 2012 has reached 193,296 tonnes, compared to 118,208 tonnes of the same period for 2011.
Demersal species accounted for 46,000 tonnes, thereof cod nearly 24,000 tonnes, haddock 6,000 tonnes, redfish nearly 8,000 tonnes and saithe nearly 4000 tonnes. The pelagic catch was 143,000 tonnes, thereof capelin 141,000 tonnes and herring 824 tonnes.
At constant prices the volume of the catch increased by 21.2% in March 2012 compared with March 2011.
