HOKKAIDO, Jun 02 (News On Japan) –
The squid fishing season formally opened on June 1st in Hakodate, the place 11 boats set out from the port regardless of latest years of severely depleted catches and early studies from Aomori, which started fishing in May, already indicating one other poor haul.
“Even in normal years the squid are small, but they’re saying in Aomori it’s even worse—maybe 100 tiny ones at most,” one fisherman remarked. Another added, “Honestly, I don’t expect much. I think it’ll be bad, but you never know unless you go out there.”
In fiscal 2024, Hakodate’s surume squid haul is anticipated to complete simply 400 tons, the second-lowest quantity ever recorded following the report low in fiscal 2023.
Prices, nevertheless, have surged. At 1,268 yen per kilogram, squid now value almost 4 instances as a lot as they did a decade in the past.
The first catches of the season are scheduled to be landed on June 2nd.
Source: 北海道ニュースUHB