Scottish Fishermen's Federation head Bertie Armstrong's comments on Iceland's mackerel fishery as 'ridiculous behaviour' in EUobserver's story from 27 January are totally off the mark and unfounded.\n \nMackerel is no different from any other fishing by Icelandic vessels. Every catch is reported and weighed before being recorded in a central database, where information is accessible to all interested parties.
Once the allowed catch is reach...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.