The Pelagic AC provides credible, scientific, and consensus-based advice to inform pelagic fisheries policy, both upon the request of the European Commission and Member States, and on its own initiative. All advice and recommendations are developed and approved by the members of the Pelagic AC.
Our advice — and responses to it — may be accessed below.
| Name | Summary | Year | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWWAC/PelAC/NSAC advice on the implementation of the EU Fisheries Control Regulation | The joint advice from NWWAC, PelAC, and NSAC on the implementation of the EU Fisheries Control Regulation emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement and the need for harmonized and practical control measures to ensure the sustainability and competitiveness of the EU fisheries sector. It highlights concerns and recommendations regarding various aspects of the regulation, including remote electronic monitoring, electronic logbook submissions, vessel monitoring systems for small-scale fleets, serious infringements, weighing procedures, margin of tolerance requirements, engine power monitoring, the use of EMFAF, separate stowage, and digital traceability. | 2025 | Letter to COM |