Sustainability

Global seafood coalition cautions mackerel collapse could reshape industry

2025-10-02T12:03:00

NAPA

Mounting market alarm follows confirmation that stocks have plunged to their lowest level in more than two decades

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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