Scotland’s herring and mackerel fisheries are among the most sustainable, according to Chairman of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group, Ian Gatt.

In an article published in The Scotsman newspaper, Ian Gatt explains that Scotland’s pelagic fishery is very carefully regulated and strictly controlled, with scientific stock advice used for the setting of catch levels.

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In his latest article, Robert Duthie, Managing Director of Denholm Seafoods and Director of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group, explains why mackerel and herring are a precious natural resource from around Scotland’s shores.

North Sea mackerel, herring and blue whiting fisheries are Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified. In his latest article, Ian Gatt, Chairman of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group, explains why Scottish pelagic fishermen are at the forefront of sustainability and how their efforts are producing high quality fish for pelagic processors like Denholm Seafoods.