Cause is environmental, and has nothing to do with 'excessive fishing,' say Scottish fishermen.
Landings trail catches seen last season.
The North American industry was better prepared this year, insiders say.
First new vessels in two decades mark a 'significant investment' company says.
The move is a consequence of increased herring quota by the Faroe Islands.
Fisheries are better regulated and managed in Peru, says Austevoll exec, with Norway having lessons to learn.
The latest addition to the Icelandic fleet is the Skalaberg, one of the most sophisticated factory trawlers of its kind anywhere in the world, which docked in Reykjavík Thursday.
Gusty winds and high swells force many fishermen to remain in the harbor.
While the UK industry welcomed MCS' decision to put European mackerel back on the 'fish-to-eat' list, Iceland calls the move 'unreasonable.'
EU fisheries reform plan falls short of outright discards ban, leaving green NGOs disappointed.
But company predicts strong year ahead on the back of strong demand and high fishmeal and fish oil prices.
European, Norwegian mackerel is back in the good books -- but Icelandic, Faroese should still be avoided, says MCS.
Articles have misinterpreted juvenile catch fines, company says.
Deal includes greater degree of regional control of fisheries.
North Sea fishermen trying to find new ways to cooperate in the management of North Sea stocks.
At last week's Skipper Expo in Aberdeen, Richard Lochhead faced uncomfortable questions by prawn fishermen.
'Applying economic sanctions will not contribute to a long-term solution,' says Icelandic minister of industries and innovation in reaction to the ongoing 'mackerel war.'
Environmental interests made last ditch appeals for a hard line on reducing fishing effort ahead of this week’s crucial Fisheries Council.
Company accused of tipping scales in its favor.
Europe agrees on sanctions on herring against Faroe Islands, and will look further at mackerel.
Fishery harvests around 400,000 metric tons of scallops every year.
The commercial fishery produces an annual value of $1.5 billion, the report states.
'Mackerel war' is not over, says Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association.
Report was due out April 30.
In spite of flooded markets and political headwinds, Iceland's seafood industry leaders see positive signs in the not-too-distant near future.
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