The Welsh Fishermen's Association has previously said existing conservation networks for Welsh waters are adequate.

BBC: Wales

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

But both the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's Association (SPFA) and Scottish Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead said they condemned Iceland's move.

BBC: Scottish fishermen condemn Iceland mackerel quota move

Dougal Lane, president of the Guernsey Fishermen's Association, said an April reading of 7.5C (45.5F) was the coldest he could recall since 1963.

BBC: Guernsey fishermen face losses due to cold weather

Don Thomson, of the Jersey Fisherman's Association, wants fishermen to be able to control their own fishing quotas.

BBC: Jersey States discussing local fish quotas