by SPSG | Oct 22, 2024 | News
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. The size and quality of the fish caught is reported to be excellent, with there being strong market demand,...
by SPSG | Oct 21, 2024 | News
The following feature appeared in The Press & Journal and The Courier weekend food magazines on 19 October 2024. It is the number one UK fish catch in terms of both volume and value, and with its great flavour and high nutritional value, mackerel is becoming...
by SPSG | Sep 23, 2024 | News
In this article, Ian Gatt CBE, chief executive Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, outlines some of the work by the Scottish pelagic industry in reducing carbon emissions Whilst it is early days yet, the new Labour Government has been sending the right signals...
by SPSG | Sep 4, 2024 | News
Here, we give a summary of the technical steps involved in the innovative Scottish pelagic industry-science co-sampling and self-sampling process. Co-sampling involves collecting frozen samples of herring, mackerel and blue whiting from each haul in a random selection...
by SPSG | Aug 27, 2024 | News
The comprehensive way members of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association have embraced the industry-science data collection initiative is testament to the industry’s commitment to sustainability and ensuring better stock management, says chairman Richard...