NSAC advice is developed and approved by the Members of the NSAC. It is produced by following set guidelines for the development and publication of papers. Our advice — and responses to it — is searchable below.
Note that the European Commission is not involved in the development or approval of NSAC advice and is not responsible for any use of the information contained within it.
| Name | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| 11-2526 NSAC Advice on Revision of MSFD | 2025/26 | Published |
| 10-2526 NSAC Advice on North Sea Multiannual Management Plan | 2025/26 | Published |
| 09-2526 NWWAC/NSAC Advice on Skates and Rays management | 2025/26 | Published |
| 08-2526 NSAC/BSAC Advice on management of predators (cormorants & seals) | 2013/14 | Published |
| 07-2526 Joint-AC Advice on Ceiling for de minimis State Aid and Crises Mechanisms | 2025/26 | Published |
| 06-2526 NSAC Advice on data sharing guidelines of spatial restrictions data through onboard navigation systems | 2025/26 | Published Response |
| 05-2526 NSAC/NWWAC/MEDAC Advice on the implementation of the Control Regulation | 2025/26 | Published Response |
| 04-2526 NSAC Advice on Blue Foods | 2025/26 | Published |
| 03-2526 NSAC Advice on Simplification of Rules | 2025/26 | Published |
| 02-2526 Joint NWWAC/NSAC Advice on the European Commission “Study supporting the evaluation of the landing obligation – Common Fisheries Policy – Final Report” | 2025/26 | Published Response |
| 01-2526 NSAC Advice on North Sea cod | 2025/26 | Published |
| 21-2425 NWWAC/NSAC Advice on Skates & Rays management | 2024/25 | Published Response |
| 20-2425 NWWAC/NSAC Advice on MMO Stage 3 consultation on management of fishing activity impacts in marine protected areas | 2024/25 | Published |
| 19-2425 NSAC Advice on fisheries management measures for GES in the Belgian Part of the North Sea | 2024/25 | Published Response |
| 18-2425 Multi-AC Advice on Enhancing the Role and Functioning of the EU Advisory Councils | 2024/25 | Published |
The NSAC prepares and provides advice on the management of fisheries in the North Sea on behalf of its members; fisheries organisations and other stakeholders including environmental organisations. If you are interested in joining the NSAC, or finding out more about our work, get in touch.