Atlantic Alarm: EU Loosens Mackerel Limits as Fish Stocks Plunge
EUROPEAN UNION Thursday, April 02, 2026, 09:00 (GMT + 9)
Scientists warn of a collapsing population while policymakers pivot under international pressure The European Union (EU) has approved an increase in mackerel catch quotas in the North Atlantic, triggering sharp criticism from scientists who warn the species may be nearing a dangerous tipping point. The move marks a significant policy reversal and aligns the bloc with fishing limits already set by Great Britain, Norway, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands, despite mounting ecological concerns. Photo: courtesy Norges Sildesalgslag A Policy Reversal Under Pressure Just months ago, in December, EU member states had agreed to slash mackerel catches by 70%, following recommendations from the FULL STORY
