The volume and the wholesale value of fish landings decreased by two-fifths and a third respectively during the first three months of this year, compared to the same period in 2014.

According to national data, fish landings amounted to 64,969 kilos – down by 40 per cent following drops in most of the species. Similarly the wholesale value decreased by 31 per cent to €432,776.

Referring to regional data, the National Statistics Office said Maltese fishermen landed four fifths of the total.

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