Iceland accused of putting mackerel stocks at risk by increasing its catch

Leaked document says fishing surge in international waters poses long-term risks

Iceland has been accused of threatening the long-term sustainability of vital mackerel stocks after unilaterally increasing its catches in the international waters of the north-east Atlantic.

In a damning leaked document agreed at a meeting in London in October, the EU, Norway and the Faroe Islands lambasted Reykjavik's decision to significantly raise its quota without consultation. Russia and Greenland were also criticised.