Skates and rays landings in Norway — catch statistics
Skates and rays are a group of cartilaginous fish with flat bodies, taken as bycatch and on longline along the coast. In 2025, Norway landed about 213 tonnes of skates and rays (product weight), peaking in November. From 2022 to 2025, annual landings have fallen by 78%.
Data through 2025
Monthly landings (tonnes)
Annual landings (tonnes)
2022
966 t
2023
794 t
2024
672 t
2025
213 t
Frequently asked questions
- How much skates and rays does Norway land?
- In 2025, Norway landed about 213 tonnes of skates and rays (product weight), based on official Norwegian landings data.
- When is the skates and rays season?
- Skates and rays landings peak in November, while the lowest volumes occur in April.
- Are skates and rays landings increasing or decreasing?
- From 2022 to 2025, annual landings have fallen from 966 to 213 tonnes (−78%).
2026 data — updated daily
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