The remaining species managed by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) – swordfish, bigeye tuna, albacore tuna, blue shark, among others – had their total allowable catches remain unchanged compared to 2025.

In statements to journalists at the end of the European Union (EU) Fisheries Ministers Council, the Secretary of State for Fisheries, Salvador Malheiro, also highlighted the “excellent news” regarding the red porgy – the 3% cut for 2026 will be compensated by a 12% increase the following year, which could be partially used next year.

This means that Brussels recognises the performance “that the country has had with regard to the protection of marine resources and all the effort that has been made in the context of increasing marine protected areas,” he said.

On the other hand, the 55% reductions planned for black scabbardfish will not affect Madeira, which will maintain this year's share for 2026.