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Good marks of herring as the Scottish fishery begins to gather pace. The Research LK 62 has just completed three trips for MSC certified North Sea herring and encountered good marks […]
The iconic North Sea herring fishery is this year celebrating 20 years of certification to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Standard for sustainable fishing. To mark the occasion the MSC […]
Fatty acid from herring may ease mild psoriasis. Laboratory tests on skin cells suggest that the fatty acid omega‑11 can dampen inflammation linked to psoriasis. The results are promising, but […]
Herring with sweet potato and walnut. Sweet potato and walnuts are a delicious combination, and perfect for herring! A new dish in the “Herring re:invented” series by René Stein, featuring […]
First cargo of herring of the season for VSV. A good start and good quality on the first Icelandic herring landed by Gullberg VE at Vinnslustöðin. Gullberg docked on Monday […]
Escabeche with herring. Escabeche is a Spanish method of marinating fried fish that is excellent for fresh herring. Served with seasonal vegetables and fresh herbs, this is a fantastic culinary experience. […]
Scottish North Sea herring fishery gathers pace. The North Sea herring season is getting into full swing with around 15 Scottish boats now fishing and most of the rest of […]
Bolinhos with herring. This recipe is a twist of the classic bolinhos. These are made of herring, potato, garlic and spices, and served with salsa and aïoli. Recipe courtesy Seafood […]
Skewers with herring and herbs and vegetables on the side. This is a good summer dish that also can be pan-fried. Recipe courtesy Seafood from Norway Prep and cooking time: 30-40 […]
Herring forgot about their spawning ground. They suffered collective memory loss after overfishing. Author: Erlend Astad Lorentzen Although it has been migrating to Møre to spawn for a century, in […]
Scottish summer herring season now underway The Scottish herring fishing season is now underway with the vessel Lunar Bow having made her first landings of premium quality fish into Peterhead. […]
Herring spawning trip: Saw far fewer herring than last year. Indicates continued decline for NVG herring. Between February 15 and March 3, researchers from Norway’s Institute of Marine Research were […]
Atlanto Scandian herring season for Scottish fleet gets underway. The Atlanto Scandian herring season for the Scottish fleet is now underway, with the quota this year marginally up by three per […]
Poppy seed herring. This is such a fragrant dish; use the marinade and crunchy topping on sardines or mackerel. Recipe courtesy Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking […]
Eating Scottish caught herring and mackerel could help health and climate. Scientists who have calculated the UK’s “lost” nutrients from fish exports for the first time are calling for a […]
Climate change compounding challenge of nations sharing mackerel and herring in North-East Atlantic. Fisheries lost MSC certification several years ago as quotas exceed scientifically advised limits. The impacts of climate […]
Outcome of Coastal States consultations on mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring. Consultations between the Coastal States and Fishing Parties in the North-East Atlantic: the UK, EU, Norway, Iceland, the Faroe […]
Major mussel, herring and white fish fisheries awarded grants for MSC re-certification. Three British fisheries have been awarded a major boost to renew their Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. Shetland […]
Herring with gooseberries and savoy cabbage. Herring, gooseberries and cabbage – an interesting combination! A new dish in the “Herring re:invented” series by René Stein, featuring unusual flavours that allow the […]
Herring with apple and brown butter. Tart apples and a smooth brown butter sauce is perfect for herring. A new dish in the “Herring re:invented” series by René Stein, featuring unusual […]
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