NEWS RELEASE FISHERIES 15 FEBRUARY 2013

Total catch of Icelandic vessels in January 2013 was 147,314 tonnes compared to 198,290 tonnes in January 2012. Demersal species accounted for nearly 35,500 tonnes, thereof cod nearly 20,200 tonnes, haddock nearly 4,700 tonnes, redfish 4,300 tonnes and saithe approximately 3,100 tonnes. The pelagic catch was 109,900 tonnes, thereof accounted capelin for 109,600 tonnes.

At constant prices the volume of the catch decreased by 8.0% in January 2013 compared with January 2012.

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Further Information

For further information please contact 528 1100 , email upplysingar@hagstofa.is

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