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 response to the Call for Review of the draft report on “Cumulative impacts of offshore wind farm expansions: consequences & solutions for achieving GES across European marine waters” | The Pelagic Advisory Council’s response to the draft report on the cumulative impacts of offshore wind farm expansions underscores the necessity for a comprehensive, long-term approach to assessing and managing these impacts to achieve Good Environmental Status (GES) across European marine waters. The document emphasizes the importance of addressing significant knowledge gaps through improved monitoring, cross-disciplinary research, and adaptive policy frameworks, while also advocating for the inclusion of fisheries stakeholders in marine environmental management. | 2025 | Letter to Eklipse |