Huge threat to Scottish mackerel industry from irresponsible Iceland and Faroe quotas

Faroe and Iceland have sparked major uncertainties surrounding management of the key North East Atlantic mackerel fishery, a leading industry group has underlined. In their report to the North East Scotland Fisheries Development Partnership meeting in Aberdeen on Monday, the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SFPA) say the actions of both countries represent a “huge threat” to the viability of the Scottish pelagic sector.