FISHERIES

Mackerel rating sparks industry backlash

The Scottish pelagic fishing sector has strongly criticised a decision to downgrade Northeast Atlantic mackerel in the ‘Good Fish Guide’, arguing the move fails to reflect recent scientific evidence and improvements in fisheries management.

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The Scottish pelagic fishing sector has strongly criticised a decision to downgrade Northeast Atlantic mackerel in the ‘Good Fish Guide’, arguing the move fails to reflect recent scientific evidence and improvements in fisheries management.

Tags: Good Fish Guide ICES Mackerel Marine Conservation Society quotas Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group

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