Fish Index — UK, Ireland & Nordic Fish & Seafood Industry Directory
Sprats, small pelagic fish, play a significant role in Scotland's seafood industry, particularly as a valuable baitfish for larger fisheries and for human consumption in certain markets. The cold, nutrient-rich waters off the Scottish coast, especially in the North Sea and around the Shetland Islands, provide ideal habitats for abundant sprat populations. This abundance supports a niche but import