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 contribution to the Evaluation of the 2013 Common Fisheries Policy | The Pelagic Advisory Council’s contribution to the evaluation of the 2013 Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) highlights that while progress has been made in achieving environmental sustainability and reducing overfishing, the policy has only partially met its objectives, particularly in terms of economic and social sustainability. The document emphasizes the need for improved data collection, better integration of ecosystem-based fisheries management, and enhanced stakeholder engagement to address current and emerging challenges such as climate change and pollution. | 2025 | Letter to COM |