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Regimes & Agreements All of the major NE Atlantic pelagic species are covered by international agreements. Of the main stocks prosecuted by the Scottish pelagic fleet; mackerel is managed by a coastal State agreement supplemented by a North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) agreement which regulates fishing in international waters. Blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring are now regulated by coastal State and NEAFC agreements. North Sea herring is under the joint-stock management of the European Community and Norway, West of Scotland herring, North Sea horse mackerel and western horse mackerel are all under the management of the European Community. The Scottish pelagic industry follows the annual talks closely and keeps stakeholders up to date with new developments in the management of the various fisheries. |