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flag North Sea cod stocks are collapsing, with scientists warning of total collapse by 2026 due to overfishing and ignored scientific advice.

flag North Sea and adjacent cod stocks are collapsing, with scientists warning of a potential total collapse by 2026. flag The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (Ices) recommends a zero catch quota for cod in the Northern shelf region, including the North Sea and English Channel, due to steep declines—61% in the south, 37% in the northwest, and 23% in the Viking area since 2015. flag Conservation groups blame decades of overfishing driven by industrial fleets and political decisions that set quotas above scientific advice. flag They warn that ignoring science threatens marine ecosystems, coastal livelihoods, and the availability of fish and chips, urging immediate action to end overfishing, expand protected marine areas, and support sustainable fishing practices.

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