FY2026 Assessment Results for Fisheries Resources Near Japan Published
Overview
The Fisheries Agency announced the publication of the FY2026 stock assessment results for Japanese anchovy and round herring conducted by the Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency. Of the 192 species subject to assessment, this release covers two species and two resources from the Tsushima Warm Current stocks. Stock assessments are conducted jointly by relevant institutions to support the appropriate conservation and management of fisheries resources.
Key points
- The FY2026 stock assessment results published cover two species and two resources.
- The stock assessment covers 192 species.
- The subjects are the Tsushima Warm Current stock of Japanese anchovy and the Tsushima Warm Current stock of round herring.
Overview
The press release issued by the Fisheries Agency announces that the FY2026 stock assessment results conducted by the Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency have been published. The assessed species total 192, and this release covers two species and two resources: the Tsushima Warm Current stock of Japanese anchovy and the Tsushima Warm Current stock of round herring.
Details
Under “1. Purpose,” the release explains that stock surveys and assessments are conducted for major fisheries resources in waters near Japan and their results are published to support the appropriate conservation and management of fisheries resources. The surveys and assessments are conducted through commissioned projects carried out by joint implementing organizations comprising the Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency and the testing and research institutes of relevant prefectures.
“2. Overview of Stock Assessment Results” states that the FY2026 stock assessment results for the Tsushima Warm Current stock of Japanese anchovy and the Tsushima Warm Current stock of round herring have been published. The original text does not provide the individual assessment details for each resource.