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122 tonnes of gold mackerel: Mallorca's fishers report positive results

Why More Fish Does Not Always Mean More Income in Mallorca

In Mallorca, a larger gold mackerel catch does not always raise income if market prices fall.

Published: April 22, 2026
122 tonnes of gold mackerel: Mallorca's fishers report positive results

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Why do Mallorca fishers say a larger catch does not always mean higher income?

A bigger catch can increase supply, but if prices fall at the same time, earnings may not improve much. For Mallorca's fishers, the balance between volume, price and operating costs is what really decides whether a season is financially strong.

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