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Are mackerel sustainable?

Asked: claverie ponet, Last Updated:

Handline-caught mackerel Mackerel is such a fantastic UK fish and when it's 'handline-caught', it's at its most sustainable. This fishing method is low impact, primarily used by small, under 10 metre boats; it doesn't impact the seabed nor is there a significant problem with bycatch.

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