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 letter: urgent action needed following ICES advice on NEA mackerel stock | The PelAC reiterated to the European Commission the critical importance of immediate action following the publication of the recent ICES advice regarding the Northeast Atlantic mackerel stock, which recommended a 22% reduction in catches. | 2024 | Letter to COM |