The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's Association claimed the Faroese were behaving "irresponsibly", with no concern for the stock.

BBC: Scots fishermen condemn Faroe Islands over herring move

At talks in London, the Faroese withdrew from international management for Atlanto-Scandian herring.

BBC: Scots fishermen condemn Faroe Islands over herring move

Two of the men involved are officers of the organisation spearheading a campaign for a European-wide ban on Faroese and Icelandic mackerel imports.

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Scottish Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead backed the call for European sanctions, describing the Faroese decision to walk away from the talks as a "huge disappointment".

BBC: Scots fishermen condemn Faroe Islands over herring move

He had already scored three times as Raith swept away Faroese and Icelandic opposition, before they were rewarded with a tie against German giants Bayern Munich.

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Because it is found in greater quantities in their waters, the Icelandic and Faroese fishing industries have unilaterally decided to vastly increase the amount of the species that they catch.

BBC: Dispute means mackerel is no longer catch of the day

And if we continue to see self-interest and stubbornness as the hallmark of the Iceland and Faroese stances then we need the EU to be equipped to take meaningful action.

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Norway banned Icelandic and Faroese trawlers from its ports.

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