The Pelagic Industry Issues Group
The Pelagic Industry Issues Group (PIIG) provides a safe meeting space to discuss the key challenges facing the pelagic sector. Pelagic fish live in the water column (not near the bottom or the shore) of coasts, open oceans, and lakes. They are generally an oily fish that are mobile or migratory.
The key areas for discussion are pelagic fish stock status and environmental impact, as well as the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for each species. There is also a focus on market support, particularly for export markets and processing efficiency.
People take part to keep-up-to-date with the latest developments, to be part of a cross-industry discussion and listen to the issues raised by other parts of the industry. They can also raise their own issues, present new ideas, network with other people or make new contacts.
The group is led by our industry and we take responsibility for running the PIIG. The Group generally held as issues arise. The PIIG brings together people who represent the catching, fishmeal and primary and secondary processing sectors in the UK. Other people who attend are government, scientists and industry bodies.
PIIG meetings
Regular meetings are generally held up to once per year, as issues arise. The presentations from previous meetings are available upon request. Please contact: issuesgroups@seafish.co.uk.
Terms of Reference and archive
- We have archived presentations from previous meetings. These are these are available by emailing: issuesgroups@seafish.co.uk.
The Terms of Reference for the PIIG are available here:
Contacts and further information
For further information on the group, or to be added to the mailing list, please contact issuesgroups@seafish.co.uk.
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