Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's Association

Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's Association SPFA is dedicated to promoting and protecting the interests of the Scottish pelagic fishing fleet

SPFA takes its sustainability responsibilities seriously and is a member of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group which has driven forward a number of sustainability and responsible fishing initiatives since it was established in 2007. These include MSC Certification of four fisheries; North Sea herring, Western mackerel, Atlanto Scandian herring, and West of Scotland herring. Scottish pelagic fishermen are amongst the most heavily regulated in Europe, working under the full spectrum of controls which include quota allocations, designated landing ports, restrictive licensing, closed areas and satellite monitoring. The Association works closely with the Scottish and UK governments and the European Commission to represent members’ interests and ensure that they are able to participate equitably in international fisheries. Through its connections with organisations such as the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF), North East Fishermen’s Training Association (NEFTA), Shetland Fisheries Training Association (SFTA) and Seafood Scotland the Association ensures there remains strong emphasis on safety at sea, fishermen’s training and catch quality. The Pelagic Regional Advisory Committee was formed in 2005 to give advice on the management of pelagic fisheries to the European Commission and the SPFA holds a seat on its executive committee.

The Scottish and UK mackerel industry has welcomed an increase in the size of the north-east Atlantic mackerel stock fol...
30/09/2026

The Scottish and UK mackerel industry has welcomed an increase in the size of the north-east Atlantic mackerel stock following the recent scientific assessment by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea

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Scottish mackerel and herring fishermen are committed to supporting the sustainable fishing of pelagic stockshttps://sco...
29/09/2026

Scottish mackerel and herring fishermen are committed to supporting the sustainable fishing of pelagic stocks

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Nutritional experts say we should all aim to eat two portions of fish per week, one of which should be an oil-rich fish ...
25/09/2026

Nutritional experts say we should all aim to eat two portions of fish per week, one of which should be an oil-rich fish such as herring or mackerel.

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Mackerel and herring are rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and are a great source of essential minerals and vita...
24/09/2026

Mackerel and herring are rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and are a great source of essential minerals and vitamins.

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Scottish mackerel and herring taste great and are inexpensive compared to most other proteins, representing excellent va...
22/09/2026

Scottish mackerel and herring taste great and are inexpensive compared to most other proteins, representing excellent value for money

https://scottishpelagic.co.uk/

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