Scottish blue whiting season nears end

Scottish pelagic boats

Source: catchpr

The blue whiting season for the Scottish pelagic fleet is approaching its conclusion, with the fishery expected to wrap up within the next fortnight

Boats are currently fishing west of Scotland, landing their catches in a range of countries such as Scotland, Norway, Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Iceland.

Around half of the Scottish fleet holds blue whiting quota, with the eight-week season playing a key role in supporting onshore processing facilities during the quieter period when mackerel and herring fisheries are inactive.

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