Atlantic mackerel, Scomber scombrus, is a fast swimming,
pelagic, schooling species distributed in the Northwest Atlantic
between Labrador and North Carolina. There are two major spawning
components of this population: a southern group that spawns
primarily in the Mid-Atlantic Bight during April and May, and a
northern group that spawns in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in June and
July. Both groups winter between Sable Island (off Nova Scotia) and
Cape Hatteras in waters generally warmer than 7°C (45°F), with
extensive northerly (spring) and southerly (autumn) migrations to
and from spawning and summering grounds. The two groups are managed
as a unit stock. Maximum observed size in recent years is about 47
cm (18.5 in) in length and 1.3 kg (3 lb) in weight. Sexual maturity
begins at age 2 and is usually complete by age 3. Maximum age is
about 20 years.
NORPEL produces only whole round fish at this time. Our new
modern pelagic processing plant was recently built in 2002 in time
for the 2003 fishing season. Since that time, we have added
additional freezing and processing capacity and our daily volume now
exceeds 350MT.
Product specifications are as follows:
| Product: |
Atlantic Mackerel |
| Species: |
Scomber scombrus |
| Presentation: |
Frozen, Whole Round |
| Grading: |
M150 = 150-300g
M200 = 200-400g
M300 = 300-500g
M400 = 400-600g
M600 = 600-800g |
| Packing: |
1 x 22 kg. Master Carton
with polybag and two (2) straps
(also available in naked/nude blocks) |
| Season: |
November/December through April/May |
| Catch Area: |
FAO Area 21 (Northwest Atlantic Ocean) |
| Fat Percent: |
20-22% at start of season, decreasing to about
12% at end of season |
| Roe: |
Evident in fish during entire season |
| Port of Debarkation: |
Boston, MA
Halifax, Nova Scotia (via Boston)
New York, NY (via Boston) |
| Export Carriers: |
Maersk Sealand
Mediterranean Shipping
Cosco
Hapag Lloyd
Icepak
Green Charters
Seatrade
Evergreen
and others... |
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To obtain pricing and product availability, please go to our
Business Information Application page (click
here) and complete the required information.
Our sales and marketing staff will contact you once the
information is received.
For pricing and other detailed information, please contact:
Mr. Billie Schofield
General Manager
NORPEL (Northern Pelagic Group, LLC)
4 Fish Island
New Bedford, MA 02740 USA
Tel. +1.508.979.1171
Fax. +1.508.979.5601
email: billie2005 @ norpel.com
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