by SPSG | Jul 6, 2025 | News
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...
by SPSG | Jun 24, 2025 | News
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....
by SPSG | Jun 18, 2025 | News
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...
by SPSG | Jun 4, 2025 | News
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...
by SPSG | May 19, 2025 | News
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) says today’s UK-EU deal is a betrayal of the fishing industry and the communities it supports. Ian Gatt, chief executive of the SPFA, the representative organisation for Scotland’s mackerel, herring and blue whiting...