The SPFA has been promoting and protecting the interests of the Scottish #pelagic #commercialfishing fleet for over 75 years. #herring #mackerel #sustainable
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Sampling length and weight of pelagic fish at sea provides info on fish growth and enables seasonal and inter-annual variations in growth patterns to be captured. It provides valuable info for research into species' ecology
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Try our recipe of the week - Mackerel Pâté on Krisprolls #LoveSeafood
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Ideas and feedback from skippers and crew have been used to co-develop simple and efficient sampling protocols and data collection tools, which includes a robust keypad for inputting data at sea, and direct uploading of data to cloud storage while at sea
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The iconic North Sea herring fishery is celebrating 20 years of certification to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Standard for sustainable fishing – and this brilliant film has been produced to mark the occasion Small but Mighty - North Sea herring
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The data collected during sampling by Scottish pelagic fishermen provide valuable biological information for each of the targeted species, highlighting patterns and changes in distribution and size of fish in the catch.
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The Scottish Pelagic Industry-Science Data Collection Programme (SPISDCP) has progressed significantly since the initial feasibility study in 2018, which has led to data being used in the scientific assessment process of mackerel, herring and blue whiting
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Up-to-date data is crucial if fish stocks are to be managed sustainably, which in turn requires collaboration between fisheries scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders to develop adaptive management approaches
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Try our recipe of the week - Mackerel Salad #LoveSeafood
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The Scottish pelagic catching and processing sectors are committed to sustainability and work closely with Government and scientists in data collection schemes to ensure there is good knowledge about the condition of stocks
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Scotland's pelagic fishermen are rightfully proud of the low carbon footprint, climate-smart food they put on our plates. Adopting latest vessel designs and catching technologies means the Scottish fleet is already making important contributions to achieving targets for Net Zero
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The Scottish pelagic sectors recognises the need for responsible and sustainable management of pelagic fisheries, which is why they are an active and founding member of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group.
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Try our recipe of the week - Poppy Seed Herring #LoveSeafood
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Scottish pelagic processors have a broad product portfolio that includes canned mackerel, smoked mackerel, kippers (smoked herring), fresh and frozen fillets, and marinaded herring.
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Research by the Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen found oily fish such as herring and mackerel caught in UK waters could provide 73% of the daily recommended intake of Omega-3 and 46% of Vitamin B12
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Looking for a breakfast with a difference? Then look no further than the great Scottish kipper - super tasty and packed full of nutrients
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Herring are so versatile: they make a great barbecue treat, or fried in the traditional way, coated in oatmeal.
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Try our recipe of the week - Savoury Bread and Butter Pudding #LoveSeafood
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Scottish pelagic fishers engage in pioneering science initiatives to sample and assess stocks to provide data and information that aids sensible and pragmatic fisheries management.
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Simplicity is the key for cooking herring, and pan-fried herring in oatmeal with a mustard sauce tastes superb and is hard to beat
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