Marine

• UK, Norway, Faroe Islands and Iceland reach mackerel arrangement

  16th December 2025 by Marine Directorate Communications

  On 16 December 2025, the UK, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Norway have agreed an arrangement that delivers a measurable reduction in fishing pressure on North-East Atlantic mackerel.   This is a significant step, demonstrating joint leadership and cooperation, aiming to ensure long-term conservation of North-East Atlantic mackerel, one of Scotland’s most important fish stocks.  …

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