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Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) is the most valuable pelagic fish species for Scottish Fishermen. The main western waters stock contributes most mackerel to the 64,590 tonnes of Scottish landings, worth £50.4 million. The much smaller North Sea stock remains far below recommended levels and the advice is to protect it. Pelagic trawling is the main fishing method – small quantities are taken by hand-lining.
 
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