Global seafood coalition cautions mackerel collapse could reshape industry

The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) has expressed deep concern after newly-released scientific research shows that the Northeast Atlantic mackerel stock has reached its lowest level for over 20 years. At the same time, Atlanto-Scandian herring and Northeast Atlantic blue whiting have also seen substantial stock declines. 

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The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) has expressed deep concern after newly-released scientific research shows that the Northeast Atlantic mackerel stock has reached its lowest level for over 20 years. At the same time, Atlanto-Scandian herring and Northeast Atlantic blue whiting have also seen substantial stock declines.