North East Atlantic Archives - Ocean and Coastal Futures

03 Mar 2026

Waitrose pulls mackerel from shelves in landmark overfishing stand

Photo by Richard Bell Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to suspend the sourcing and sale of north-east Atlantic mackerel, the Guardian reports, citing scientific advice that current catch levels are insufficient to rebuild the stock to sustainable levels. Fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel will be removed from sale by 29 April 2026, with tinned products […]

02 Sep 2025

Norwegian mackerel dispute intensifies as record catches fuel conservation fears

Marine News

Photo by Richard Bell A long-running dispute between North East Atlantic coastal states has intensified following record Norwegian mackerel catches that have sparked alarm among conservationists and rival fishing nations. Record week sparks concerns In week 34, 130 Norwegian vessels landed 27,000 tonnes of mackerel in a single week. Industry figures described it as “a pure […]