# Fishing: scientists recommend 87% cut in sole catches in eastern Channel

> Scientists are calling for a drastic reduction in sole catches in the eastern Channel, a recommendation that is worrying fishing professionals.

**In brief**: Environment event (severity: low) in 2 departments (Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Maritime), first detected on 2 November 2026 at 17:02. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 2 November 2026 at 17:02.

- Category: Environment
- Severity: Low
- Place: Manche-est — Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Maritime
- First detected: 2 November 2026 at 17:02
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 17:02
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/7261-fishing-scientists-recommend-87-cut-in-sole-catches-in-eastern-channel

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Pêche : vers une baisse de 87 % des captures de sole en Manche-est ? C’est ce que recommandent les scientifiques](http://www.lavoixdunord.fr/1751425/article/2026-11-02/peche-vers-une-baisse-de-87-des-captures-de-sole-en-manche-est-c-est-ce-que) — La Voix du Nord, 2 November 2026 at 17:02

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Fishing: scientists recommend 87% cut in sole catches in eastern Channel”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/7261-fishing-scientists-recommend-87-cut-in-sole-catches-in-eastern-channel
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