A recent paper describes the development of the Scottish Pelagic Industry-Science Data Collection Programme and how it has now become the main source of biological data on pelagic fish catches in Scotland. tinyurl.com/4scufmsb

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

Herring is an incredibly nutritious fish, packed full of minerals, vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids that are so important for heart health. spsg.co.uk #herring #HeartHealthy #Omega3Rich #My2aWeek #EatMoreFish

North Sea herring is the only herring fishery in the north-east Atlantic that is independently certified by the Marine Stewardship Council ecolabel for the sustainable way it is harvested. spsg.co.uk #herring #PelagicFishing #CommercialFishing #FishingIndustry

Try our recipe of the week - South American Jar salad #LoveSeafood bit.ly/3Z4c2Nk #recipe #healthyeating

First high quality Scottish herring of the summer season landed for the premium Dutch ‘maatjes’ herring market. bit.ly/4kHJDVE #herring #herringseason #landings #dutch #fish #scottish

Research has shown that both mackerel and herring are good sources of vitamin D - and both types of fish should form a regular part of our diets. spsg.co.uk #mackerel #herring #BrainFood #My2aWeek #EatMoreFish #HeartHealthy #HealthyEating

Canned mackerel is delicious and convenient and comes packed in brine or oil, as well as a wide range of flavoured sauces, including curry and hot chilli spsg.co.uk #mackerel #HealthyEating #HeartHealthy #Omega3Rich #EatMoreFish #My2aWeek

Nutritional experts say we should all aim to eat two portions of fish per week, one of which should be an oil-rich fish such as herring or mackerel spsg.co.uk #herring #mackerel #HealthyEating #HeartHealthy #Omega3Rich #EatMoreFish #My2aWeek

Mackerel and herring are the perfect meal choice for taste, our health and are great value-for-money spsg.co.uk #mackerel #herring #HealthyEating #HeartHealthy #Omega3Rich #EatMoreFish #My2aWeek

Try our recipe of the week - Belfast Potted Herring #LoveSeafood bit.ly/43M8DFt #recipe #healthyeating

The Scottish Pelagic Industry-Science Data Collection Programme collaboration fosters a relationship between industry and science, creating a pathway for even closer collaboration, and ensures that fishermen are at the heart of securing the future sustainability of our fisheries.

The summer North Sea herring season will soon be getting underway and herring makes the perfect purchase for consumers looking for a delicious and healthy-to-eat treat. spsg.co.uk #herring #PelagicFishing #CommercialFishing #HealthyEating #HeartHealthy

Scottish North Sea herring is a real super-food - tasty, nutritious and harvested from a MSC certified sustainable fishery! spsg.co.uk #herring #MSCcertified #SustainableSeafood #SustainableFishing

With new season Scottish North Sea herring now soon appearing in our fishmongers and supermarkets, make this delicious fish one of your 'two a week' spsg.co.uk #herring #My2aWeek #HealthySeafood #BrainFood #SustainableEating

Try our recipe of the week - Kipper Risotto #LoveSeafood bit.ly/43pg5GF #recipe #healthyeating

The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group has produced a new ‘Mackerel Briefing Document’ for stakeholders outlining the current facts behind the ongoing failure to reach a comprehensive agreement on international quota shares spsg.co.uk/mackerel-brief… #pelagic #sustainability

First certified by the MSC in 2008, North Sea herring is one of the longest running certified fisheries in the UK. Such recognition is testament to the hard work of Scottish herring fishers in putting sustainability at the heart of their operations spsg.co.uk

Great article in this week’s Fishing News on how long-term tagging could strengthen stock assessment and understanding of how mackerel use areas like the North Sea #fishingnews #mackerel #spsg

Scottish North Sea herring is such a nutritious and tasty fish, which holds the Marine Stewardship Council ecolabel confirming the sustainability of the fishery spsg.co.uk/#herring #herring #HealthyEating #HeartHealthy #Omega3Rich #EatMoreFish #My2aWeek