Fascinating facts on North Sea herring

Fascinating facts on North Sea herring

With the MSC certified North Sea herring fishery now underway, we have compiled some fascinating facts about this sustainable, delicious and nutritious fish. • The importance of the herring to Scottish society and its cultural and economic development is immense, with...
Canned mackerel is good for you

Canned mackerel is good for you

An article in Vogue says tinned fish – such as mackerel – have many health benefits and is a convenient and affordable meal choice. The benefits the article lists include being rich in Omega 3 fatty acids and packed with other essential nutrients and a source of...
Mackerel tagging strengthens stock assessment

Mackerel tagging strengthens stock assessment

The set up: bird scarers and auto-jiggers onboard Unity By Kirsty Bradley, Cefas Fisheries Scientist As the fish species with the highest annual landings in the UK by both volume and value, Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) is an important commercial species....
New ‘Mackerel Industry Briefing Document’ from SPSG

New ‘Mackerel Industry Briefing Document’ from SPSG

The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) has produced a new ‘Mackerel Briefing Document’ for stakeholders outlining the current facts behind the ongoing failure to reach a comprehensive agreement on international quota shares, as well as the key points of...
Scottish summer herring season now underway

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. The Lunar Bow is targeting fish primarily for the discerning Dutch maatjes herring market, a highly prized local...