1. Japan increased its flying squid fishing quota by 6% to 27,600 tons for the second time this season, but a ban on catches by small vessels remains in place.
2. The ban on small-boat squid fishing, implemented due to surging hauls, has frustrated the fishing community of Hakodate in Hokkaido, particularly those involved in live squid markets popular with tourists.
3. Market operators and fish sellers are struggling to meet demand for squid, as supply remains unstable due to the ban and other non-traditional catching methods. The Fisheries Agency is seeking ways to balance the income of fishers with the protection of marine resources.
2. The ban on small-boat squid fishing, implemented due to surging hauls, has frustrated the fishing community of Hakodate in Hokkaido, particularly those involved in live squid markets popular with tourists.
3. Market operators and fish sellers are struggling to meet demand for squid, as supply remains unstable due to the ban and other non-traditional catching methods. The Fisheries Agency is seeking ways to balance the income of fishers with the protection of marine resources.
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Japan elevated its flying squid catch quota by 6%, reaching 27,600 tons. However, a ban on small vessels' catches persists due to high hauls, causing distress among Hakodate's fishing community and live squid market operators. The ban impacts the supply-demand equilibrium for squid, as market
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251106_B4/#summary
Date: Nov. 6, 2025
Created: 2025/11/06 17:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 22:39
Last Read: 2025/11/06 18:07