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FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Scotland’s North Sea herring fishery has begun the season on a positive note, with strong catches and widespread sightings of abundant fish reinforcing confidence in the health of the stock.

23rd July 2026

Abundant herring boost Scottish fishery

23rd July 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Europêche has welcomed a new peer-reviewed scientific study challenging the widely held assumption that small-scale fisheries are inherently more sustainable than larger fishing operations.

1st July 2026

Study challenges fisheries sustainability beliefs

1st July 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

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…

10th April 2026

Mackerel rating sparks industry backlash

10th April 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The EU fishing industry has criticised a new partial agreement on Northeast Atlantic mackerel reached by the UK, Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland, warning that it sidelines the EU, entrenches overfishing…

18th December 2025

Four-party mackerel deal slammed for sidelining EU

18th December 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Five new research projects backed by the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) have begun work on sharpening the scientific basis of EU fisheries management.

26th November 2025

EU funds five new fisheries studies

26th November 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The 44th Annual Meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) closed in London on 14 November 2025 without agreement on catch allocations for two of the region’s most commercially significant stocks…

18th November 2025

NEAFC fails to reach deal on mackerel and blue whiting, leaving key stocks in limbo for 2026

18th November 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Serious divisions over how to manage the Northeast Atlantic’s most important fish stocks left this year’s North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) meeting without agreement on scientifically grounded catch limits, prompting strong criticism…

18th November 2025

Warning of severe overfishing as NEAFC fails to agree on science-based limits

18th November 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Seafood company Thai Union has announced plans to diversify its mackerel sourcing, taking a direct step to alleviate pressure on the at-risk Northeast Atlantic mackerel stock (Scomber scombrus). Beginning in 2026, the company will…

16th October 2025

Thai Union to shift mackerel sourcing in response to Atlantic stock issue

16th October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

European Fish Processors and Traders Association AIPCE.CEP has issued a warning of of severe economic and market consequences following the proposed 70% reduction in the Northeast Atlantic mackerel quota.

14th October 2025

AIPCE.CEP calls for urgent political solution to mackerel crisis

14th October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) has warned that supply chains are already feeling the effects of soaring mackerel prices and uncertainty, as fresh scientific advice calls for drastic cuts to…

2nd October 2025

NAPA warns supply chains already hit as mackerel crisis deepens

2nd October 2025