Capelin surveys off Northwest Iceland conclude as mature stock seen moving east and expected to return to spawn south and west of the country
Stock Movement Indicates Eastward Shift
The results show that the majority of the mature capelin measured northwest of Iceland in January — an estimated 328,000 tonnes — has moved eastwards from that area. The stock appears to be travelling clockwise around the country and is expected to return to spawn off the south and west coasts.
No Further Winter Measurements Planned
The Marine Research Institute has confirmed that no additional measurements of the capelin stock are planned for the remainder of the winter season.