North-east Atlantic mackerel wins back sustainable status

Stocks at the centre of the 'mackerel war' regain eco-label after joint efforts by fishermen and regional ministers

North-east Atlantic mackerel has won back its status as a sustainably managed fish stock - after losing it at the height of the "mackerel war".

An international coalition of more than 700 fishing boats from small coastal vessels to ocean-going trawlers has regained the "eco-label" for mackerel from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), which certifies well-managed fisheries.