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 letter on issues related to the implementation of bycatch TAC for North Sea Horse Mackerel | The letter from the Pelagic Advisory Council (PelAC) addresses concerns regarding the implementation of a bycatch Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for North Sea horse mackerel, following ICES advice recommending zero catch due to the stock’s poor condition. It highlights challenges and inconsistencies in the implementation of the bycatch TAC across European Member States and emphasizes the need for harmonization to ensure a level playing field. Additionally, PelAC welcomes the Commission’s request to ICES for advice on establishing a monitoring TAC to gather sufficient data for future stock assessments. | 2025 | Letter to COM |