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More mackerel after historic low
Worldmorgunbladid12d ago

More mackerel after historic low

The mackerel stock index in the North Sea has risen again, but there is less mackerel found near Iceland. The indices for blue whiting and Norwegian-Icelandic herring have also risen.

Mackerel Fishing Season Starts Strong in Iceland
Businessmorgunbladid1mo ago

Mackerel Fishing Season Starts Strong in Iceland

The mackerel fishing season has reportedly started very well, with the vessel Börkur NK arriving in Neskaupstaður with 860 tons from Smugan. Russian fishermen also report seeing more mackerel than last year.

A warned catastrophe
Environmentdagbladet4mo ago

A warned catastrophe

The mackerel population is critical. Nevertheless, Norway and other countries are planning massive overfishing, contrary to scientists' advice.

Portuguese Food Basket Price Reaches New Record High
Worldobservador5mo ago

Portuguese Food Basket Price Reaches New Record High

The price of a basic food basket in Portugal has hit a new record of €257.95, the highest since Deco PROteste began monitoring in 2022. Spaghetti prices rose 24% and horse mackerel surged 55% compared to last year.

Mackerel Density Higher in Icelandic Waters Than Last Year
Environmentruv1mo ago

Mackerel Density Higher in Icelandic Waters Than Last Year

Preliminary results from the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute indicate that mackerel density in Icelandic waters is slightly higher than last year, though still lower than in previous years. The research vessel Árni Friðriksson has concluded its participation in the annual international pelagic survey.

Waitrose suspends sale of mackerel because of overfishing
EnvironmentBBCThe Guardian6mo ago2 sources

Waitrose suspends sale of mackerel because of overfishing

Supermarket chain says it will point customers to herring and other species to protect threatened Atlantic stocks Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to suspend the sale of mackerel because of overfishing and will start pointing customers toward herring and other species. The Marine Conservation Society warned last year that stocks were at breaking point owing to overfishing, and it downgraded mackerel from a three to a four on its five-point Good Fish Guide sustainability scale. Co...