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 the revision of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive | The PelAC submitted advice to the EU on revising the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), highlighting gaps in addressing climate change, ocean acidification, and ecosystem-based management. They recommend strengthening data collection, aligning policies (e.g., CFP and MSFD), and adopting ecosystem-based fisheries management (EBFM) to bridge high-level goals with operational decisions. The revision should also improve stakeholder involvement, harmonize thresholds, and ensure coordinated, science-based implementation across sectors. | 2026 | Letter to Com |