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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PelAC advice on Impact of Offshore Renewable Deployment on Marine Ecosystems | The letter from the Pelagic Advisory Council (PelAC) to the European Commission discusses concerns about the environmental impacts of offshore renewable energy (ORE) deployment on marine ecosystems. It highlights the lack of comprehensive understanding and assessment of these impacts, particularly on spawning habitats of key pelagic species, and emphasizes the need for better coordination and adherence to scientific advice from ICES to ensure sustainable and environmentally responsible ORE development. | 2025 | Letter to COM |