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 on Fish Welfare in Pelagic Fisheries | The PelAC informed the Commission that it is taking steps to address fish welfare in pelagic fisheries. Members of the PelAC, both from industry and the other interest groups are actively involved in ongoing work in this area. The PelAC requested to be consulted on any process regarding the issue of fish welfare in pelagic fisheries. | 2024 | Letter to COM |