Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) in subareas 1–7 and 14, and in divisions 8.a–e and 9.a (Northeast Atlantic)

ICES advises that when the MSY approach is applied, catches in 2017 should be no more than 857 185† tonnes.

ICES further advises that the existing measures to protect the North Sea spawning component should remain in place.