Overview

• North Sea shrimp stocks remain critically low, with producer prices rising to €12–13/kg, marking a 30% increase compared to last year.
• Krabbenbrötchen, a popular coastal snack, now costs up to €15 in Hamburg, with some vendors offering them at fluctuating daily prices.
• The sharp decline in winter shrimp catches is attributed to blue whiting predation and potentially under-researched impacts of offshore wind farms and cables.
• Shrinking fishing fleets in Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein highlight the economic struggles of small-scale fishers, with many unable to sustain their livelihoods.
• World Fish Bun Day sees innovative responses, including alternative seafood recipes and events like shrimp-shelling contests and international fish sandwich workshops.