{"id":60248,"date":"2025-09-19T08:54:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T06:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnestartit.com\/?p=60248"},"modified":"2025-10-01T10:31:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T08:31:18","slug":"biological-closure-of-cuttlefish-2025-2026-on-the-costa-brava-rules-and-impact-on-fishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/en\/biological-closure-of-cuttlefish-2025-2026-on-the-costa-brava-rules-and-impact-on-fishing\/","title":{"rendered":"Biological closure of cuttlefish 2025\u20132026 on the Costa Brava: rules and impact on fishing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) is one of the most emblematic and highly valued species along the Catalan coast,<\/strong> both gastronomically and economically. <strong>To ensure its preservation and promote responsible exploitation,<\/strong> a biological closure is applied each year<strong> to regulate and limit its capture during the critical periods of its life cycle.<\/strong> The 2025\u20132026 season introduces new measures compared to previous years and establishes a longer closure period, with the aim of specifically protecting females during the reproduction phase and fostering the recovery of stocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Closure period calendar 2025\u20132026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Resolution ARP\/3345\/2025 of September 9,<strong> the temporary closure of cuttlefish fishing<\/strong> is set for the following periods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From September 1 to November 30, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From February 1 to 28, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/confrariesdegirona.cat\/veda-sipia\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/confrariesdegirona.cat\/veda-sipia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">During these months, the capture of cuttlefish is prohibited for all<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/confrariesdegirona.cat\/veda-sipia\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/confrariesdegirona.cat\/veda-sipia\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/confrariesdegirona.cat\/veda-sipia\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/confrariesdegirona.cat\/veda-sipia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fishing methods<\/a>,<\/strong> whether professional or recreational. The measure applies to the inshore waters between Cape Begur and the island of Ma\u00e7a d\u2019Or, one of the most important areas for the reproduction and capture of this species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sipia-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sipia-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sipia-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sipia-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sipia-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sipia-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sipia-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objectives of the biological closure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The closure is not just a temporary restriction, but a fundamental fisheries management tool. The main objectives are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Protecting the cuttlefish reproduction period,<\/strong> ensuring spawning and the development of new generations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reducing fishing pressure at critical moments for the species.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ensuring the long-term sustainability of cuttlefish fishing,<\/strong> for both the professional and recreational sectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintaining the ecological balance of the coastline,<\/strong> fostering marine biodiversity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These measures are part of the Co-management Plan for cuttlefish in the bays of Pals and Roses, approved in 2020, which establishes a stable framework for regulation, monitoring, and joint participation between fishers, scientists, and the administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consequences of non-compliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Fishing for cuttlefish during the closure periods entails <strong>serious consequences:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Administrative and economic <\/strong>sanctions as established by Catalan fisheries regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temporary or permanent withdrawal of licenses<\/strong> in cases of repeat offenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negative impact on natural stocks,<\/strong> with a significant reduction in the breeding population.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Strict compliance with the closure is therefore essential, not only to avoid sanctions but also to preserve marine resources and ensure the future of this activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommendations for fishers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure the proper implementation of the closure and avoid infringements<strong>, it is recommended to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Systematically consult the updated official regulations<\/strong> before going out to sea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid using gear specifically intended for cuttlefish capture<\/strong> during the established periods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Immediately release any individuals caught accidentally.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share the information with other fishers,<\/strong> amateurs, or visitors to the area to raise awareness and encourage compliance with the rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The biological closure of cuttlefish on the Costa Brava for the 2025\u20132026 period is a necessary and essential fisheries management measure.<strong> Its enforcement guarantees the protection of the species\u2019 reproductive cycle and ensures the continuity of an economic and recreational activity of great value for the region.<\/strong> Respecting the closures is vital to maintain the sustainability of fishing and to strengthen the commitment of all stakeholders to marine conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" 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To ensure its preservation and promote responsible exploitation, a biological closure is applied each year to regulate and limit its capture during the critical periods of its life cycle. 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