Coastal states fail to agree on mackerel
The deadline of 31st March that coastal states around the north Atlantic had set themselves for reaching an agreement on the division of the mackerel TAC has passed – with…
Will salmon producers boycott blue whiting?
The three major buyers of blue whiting, feed manufacturers Cargill, Skretting and Biomar, have already threatened to end the use of blue whiting in their production and the salmon industry…
Big brands to turn to Chilean jack mackerel as an alternative to Atlantic mackerel
In an open letter to fisheries ministers of nations around the North-East Atlantic, the North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) is warning that major brands are already turning away from mackerel…
Norwegian move on mackerel set to trigger continuing disputes
The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA), a grouping set up to advocate for long-term, sustainable management of Northeast Atlantic pelagic fisheries has voiced its alarm at Norway’s actions in…