Two smoked mackerel fillets on a white plate.
Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of pelagic fish, mostly from the family Scombridae. They are found in both temperate and tropical seas, mostly living along the coast or offshore in the oceanic environment. Mackerel species typically have vertical stripes on their backs and deeply forked tails. Many are restricted in their distribution ranges and live in separate populations or fish stocks based on geography. Some stocks migrate in large schools along the coast to suitable spawning grounds, where they spawn in fairly shallow waters. After spawning they return the way they came in smaller schools to suitable feeding grounds, often near an area of upwelling. From there they may move offshore into deeper waters and spend the winter in relative inactivity. Other stocks migrate across oceans. Available as fresh, canned or smoked fish, Scottish caught mackerel is packed full of heart-healthy omega-3, minerals and vitamins. Omega-3 is a type of 'good' fat found in oily fish and plays an essential role in keeping the heart healthy and aiding brain function and development.
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Location: Kendal, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe.
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