Scientists Say That Mackerel Catches In The Northeast Atlantic Need to Be Drastically Reduced in 2026. This is Necessary to Preserve The Species.
Mackerel Fishing was Considered Sustainable for Years, but in recent years the species Has Been Doing worse and worse. That is why the msc certificate for mackerel was suspended in 2019. That quality mark is on fish where there is no overfishing, little Bycatch and the Seabed is not damaged.
Nature Organization WWF is Seizing the Ices Advice to Once Again Point Out the Poor State of the Species. “The downward spiral must now be stopped.” The Amount of Mackerel CAUGHT HAS BEEN HIGHER THAN AVADED FOR YEARS.
The WWF Therefore advises No Longer Eating the Fish. In April, Good Fish, The Environmental Organization Behind the Fish Guide, also advised Against Buying Mackerel (And Herring) from the Atlantic Ocean.
This advice then led to criticism from Industry Organization Visfederatie. “We understand and share the great concerns about these fish stocks, but the fish guide deviates from current scientific advice. The changes may have a major impact on the Dutch fish sector.” The Organization Stated that Norway and the Faroe Islands are Mainly Responsible for Overfishing, or which Fishermen and Consumers in the Eu are the Victims.