Sardine Fleet Experiencing No Landings in Eastern Hokkaido Despite Season Opening in mid-June
Although the Japanese sardine purse-seine fishing season off eastern Hokkaido began in mid-June, no landings have been recorded so far. This marks the first time since 2018, a span of eight years, that the initial landing has been delayed until July or later, raising concerns about the season's outlook, according to a report by Minato Shimbun.
The current fishing season runs from June 16 to the end of October, as is customary. In recent years, shortly after the season opened...
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