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: Northeast Atlantic Mackerel – Urgent EU action, stock sustainability and restoration of a credible multilateral framework | The Pelagic Advisory Council (PelAC) urges the EU to take decisive action in Northeast Atlantic mackerel negotiations, warning that the current deadlock and unilateral overfishing by non-EU Coastal States threaten both stock sustainability and the EU’s fair share. PelAC calls for a return to a comprehensive sharing agreement, full EU engagement in multilateral talks, and robust support for affected EU fleets to mitigate economic uncertainty. The letter underscores the need for a strong, unified EU negotiating position to restore balance and protect the long-term viability of the fishery and dependent coastal communities. | 2026 | Letter to Com |