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• n  flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish
• n  any of various fishes of the family Scombridae

• One head of mackerel will bring in 1000 Liberian dollars, or about $1.
• Vitamin D is also found in cod liver oil and fatty fish such as salmon or mackerel not terribly popular with most youngsters.
• Oily fish, like salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring, bluefish and black cod, are the best sources of those special fats.

News & Articles

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• Simply Affordable: Holy mackerel? This thrifty fish is tasty and sustainable, too
  Mackerel has a savory flavor that lends itself to a wide variety of preparations. And it's a breeze to cook, so it can be broiled or pan-fried without fear of over-cooking.
  June 17, 2013 - The Oregonian
• Mackerel to be featured at Maine restaurants
  Mackerel is considered one of the healthiest fish for human consumption, but there is little consumer demand for it.
  June 14, 2013 - Portland Press Herald
• Mackerel featured at Maine restaurants
  PORTLAND (AP) — Atlantic mackerel is being featured on menus at Maine restaurants as part of a campaign that aims to promote underutilized seafood species found in the Gulf of Maine. read more
  June 14, 2013 - The Times Record

Quotes

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• Philip Heatley in TVNZ
  We are disappointed that states could not agree on stronger measures for the jack mackerel fishery adjacent to South American waters,Heatley said. "But we are hopeful that stronger action will be taken in line with scientific advice."
• Morrissey in Science Daily (press release)
  If you're in that group, avoid eating shark, swordfish, tilefish and Spanish mackerel,Morrissey said.
• Richard Lochhead in Fishnewseu (blog)
  Lochhead added: "I warmly welcome Commissioner Damanaki's commitment to take a number of steps to make Iceland and the Faroe Islands see sense regarding mackerel, Scotland's most valuable single fishery."