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 […]
NE Atlantic coastal states reach agreement on key pelagic TACs. The delegations of the European Union, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and the United Kingdom (coastal states) reached an […]
Scottish autumn mackerel fishery now underway. The traditional end-of-the-year autumn mackerel fishery is now underway with Scottish boats reporting good marks of fish on grounds to the east of Shetland. […]
Stuffed mackerel with bearnaise sauce. Did you know that mackerel is also the perfect fish for a homemade luxury meal? Try out this juicy recipe! Recipe courtesy Seafood from Norway […]
Mackerel TAC advice confirms Irish worst fears. The scientific advice for mackerel issued by ICES confirms the fears of Irish pelagic fishermen. The 22% advised reduction in Total Allowable Catches […]
Governments urged to agree quota-sharing deal as new data shows Atlanto-Scandian herring and mackerel stocks plummet. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is calling on coastal states and fishing nations of […]
Busy week for Norwegian mackerel boats. It has been a hectic week (week 35) on the Norwegian mackerel fishing grounds with great activity northwest of Ålesund, reports Norwegian pelagic group, […]
Bad weather for Norwegian mackerel boats. The Norwegian fleet has just had the best week of the autumn mackerel season with 13,700 tonnes, with a total of 117 different boats […]
Icelandic research trip finds low densities of mackerel. The Icelandic research vessel Árni Friðriksson ended its participation on August 2nd in the annual international pelagic ecosystem expedition in the North […]
Grilled mackerel bruschetta. Mackerel is full of healthy omega-3, great for your heart and very tasty too. Recipe courtesy Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association Ltd (SPFA) Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking […]
South Korean mackerel imports decline The import volume of frozen mackerel into South Korea in June 2024 decreased significantly . The imported frozen mackerel in June was 351 tons , a 71% decrease compared to 1,220 tons in June 2023 , and the cumulative import volume […]
EU fishing industry calls for comprehensive mackerel sharing arrangement to replace partial deal between UK, Norway and Faroe Islands based on track records of overfishing. The EU fishing industry is […]
Grilled mackerel with Courgette and tomato. Grilled mackerel, seasoned with salt, pepper and lemon, and the vegetables with rosemary which gives it a sweet, exotic touch. Recipe courtesy Seafood from […]
UK mackerel agreement with Norway and Faroe. The UK has today agreed a set of fisheries arrangements with Norway and the Faroe Islands with respect to North-East Atlantic mackerel. Those […]
Investment by Shetland pelagic fleet nets environmental benefits. Investment in new vessels and the latest state-of-the-art fish handling technology has ensured that the Shetland pelagic fleet is at the forefront […]
Good start of the year mackerel fishery for Scottish fleet. The traditional start-of-the-year mackerel fishery for the Scottish mackerel fleet proved fruitful, with boats reporting abundant shoals of good-sized fish. […]
Good start to year for Norwegian pelagic fleet. Both smaller and larger Norwegian boats were active on Atlanto-Scandian herring in the north in the first week of the year. Total […]
Mackerel boost for Irish fleet. Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has successfully secured an increased Mackerel quota share for the Irish fleet. Following intensive engagement […]