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Scottish pelagic sector disappointed over Waitrose move. Scottish mackerel fishermen and processors under the auspices of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) say they are extremely disappointed that supermarket chain Waitrose […]
Waitrose becomes first UK supermarket to suspend mackerel sourcing over sustainability concerns. Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to suspend mackerel sourcing, taking a decisive stand against overfishing to […]
Natural mortality higher than expected for mackerel – small changes for nvg herring. Researchers have revised the methods for calculating the populations. Author: Øystein Rygg Haanæs., Norwegian Institute of Marine […]
Global seafood coalition renews urgent calls for mackerel management agreements after new seafood after new seafood sourcing advice is published. The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) has renewed its urgent […]
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. […]
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 […]
Scottish mackerel sector calls for resolution to quota share dispute. Following the recent setting of the total allowable catch (TAC) of North-east Atlantic mackerel (and blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring) […]
MSC calls for action on overfishing of pelagics in NE Atlantic. The MSC was present at the recent Arctic Assembly in Reykjavik, Iceland, where they hosted a seminar on overfishing […]
Scots call for swift international agreement on mackerel. Ian Gatt, chairman of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group, has called for swift international action for an international management plan for North […]
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