by SPSG | Sep 30, 2026 | News
Following the latest advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) for an increase in the north-east Atlantic mackerel Total Allowable Catch for 2027, the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group has updated its ‘Mackerel Briefing Document’,...
by SPSG | Sep 30, 2026 | News
The Scottish and UK mackerel industry has welcomed an increase in the size of the north-east Atlantic mackerel stock following the recent scientific assessment by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), which provides a sound platform for...
by SPSG | Sep 18, 2026 | News
A meeting of pelagic fisheries representatives from EU, Faroe islands, Iceland, Norway and the UK was held on 16 September to discuss ways of improving the management of mackerel, blue whiting, and Atlanto-Scandian/Norwegian Spring Spawning herring. The group,...
by SPSG | Sep 17, 2026 | News
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) has criticised a new Blue Marine Foundation (BMF) report for its failure to acknowledge the progress made towards the sustainable management of north-east Atlantic mackerel Hannah Fennell, CEO designate of the SPFA...
by SPSG | Sep 15, 2026 | News
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) has paid tribute to Leslie Tait MBE, the former chairman and honorary president of the Shetland Fishermen’s Association, who has passed away. Ian Gatt CBE, chief executive of the SPFA, said: “I worked closely with...