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Sardine Precautionary Measure Still in Place

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The crate price for sardines varies according to demand throughout the sardine run. Source: Stock

Even though sardine mortalities appear to have subsided, the temporary precautionary fisheries measure implemented on 11 September 2026 remains in force until 2 October 2026. During this period, each right holder can only land no more than 25% of their outstanding 2026 directed sardine total allowable catch. The measure applies west and east of Cape Agulhas while monitoring and scientific work continue.

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