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 recommendations on Total Allowable Catches (TACs) for 2026 for herring | The Pelagic Advisory Council’s advice on herring stocks highlights the need to follow ICES MSY advice for setting Total Allowable Catches (TACs) in 2026, with specific recommendations for various herring stocks including 6a North Autumn spawning herring, 6a South 7bc herring, Irish Sea herring, Celtic Sea herring, and North Sea Autumn Spawning herring. The document emphasizes the importance of addressing data inconsistencies, improving stock assessments, and conducting further research to understand stock dynamics and productivity issues, while also advocating for better management measures and the development of long-term management strategies to ensure sustainable fisheries. | 2025 | Letter to COM |