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Mackerel Briefing Document updated
Following the latest advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES)...
UK fishermen and processors welcome increase in mackerel stock
The Scottish and UK mackerel industry has welcomed an increase in the size of the north-east...
NE Atlantic pelagic group meets to discuss ways of improving stock management
A meeting of pelagic fisheries representatives from EU, Faroe islands, Iceland, Norway and the UK...
SPFA criticises Blue Marine Foundation report
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) has criticised a new Blue Marine Foundation...
SPFA pays tribute to Leslie Tait MBE
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) has paid tribute to Leslie Tait MBE, the...
Herring celebrated as Sustainable Seafood September 2026 campaign launches
The Buy Blue Protect Dinner campaign from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has been launched...
Excellent quality herring for Artemis
The Artemis BF60 has enjoyed an excellent start to the North Sea herring season, encountering...
Good marks of herring as the Scottish fishery begins to gather pace
The Research LK 62 has just completed three trips for MSC certified North Sea herring and...
A day in the life of Dr Steve Mackinson – our chief scientific officer
The following article was written by Ned Biggs and published in Fishing News For many in...
European nations celebrate ‘small but mighty’ North Sea herring
The iconic North Sea herring fishery is this year celebrating 20 years of certification to the...
UK mackerel industry criticises MCS rating
The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) – which represents mackerel fishers and...
SPSG attends Sustainable Markets Initiative event at Buckingham Palace
Ian Gatt CBE, the chair of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG), was invited to...