SPSG
MEMBERS
SCOTTISH PELAGIC SUSTAINABILITY GROUP MEMBERS
The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) is a collaborative industry organisation that brings together various stakeholders from Scotland’s pelagic fishing sector, including fishers, processors, and other industry representatives.
The group is dedicated to promoting and implementing sustainability practices within Scotland’s pelagic fisheries, which target species such as mackerel, herring, and blue whiting.
By advocating responsible fishing practices, sustainable stock management, and the protection of marine ecosystems, SPSG aims to ensure that Scotland’s pelagic fisheries operate in an environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable manner.
The group works closely with regulatory bodies, scientific researchers, and environmental organisations to develop best practices, improve fishery management, and obtain certifications like the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. Through these efforts, SPSG seeks to safeguard the future of Scotland’s pelagic fish stocks while maintaining the economic vitality of the fishing communities that depend on them.
The Scottish Pelagic Processors Association
The Scottish Pelagic Processors Association is a trade association representing major pelagic processors in Scotland and the UK.
The Scottish Fishermen’s Organisation
The Scottish Fishermen’s Organisation is a Producer Organisation (PO) that undertakes direct marketing activities, and implements the EU price support scheme for fish.
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association
The SPFA protects the interests of the Scottish pelagic fishing fleet by actively promoting the sustainable fishing of pelagic stocks.
The Shetland Fish Producers Organisation Ltd
The Shetland Fish Producers Organisation Ltd was set up in 1982 to represent Shetland fishing vessels management, marketing and quota interests.
Vessel Members
Our fishing vessel members come from several generations of fishing families and are committed to a sustainable future for the UK’s pelagic fisheries.