Mackerel Collection

Atlantic Mackerel, Scomber scombrus, side view

Chub Mackerel, Scomber japonicus, side view

Brandts cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) bursts through a school of Pacific chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) while hunting beneath an oil rig

Bell and Mackerel Pub
The Bell and Mackerel public house, Mile End Road, east London, at one time a famous museum and noted for its coaching proprietor. Sadly, demolished in about 1910

The Mackerel Shawl, 1910 (oil on canvas)
2829776 The Mackerel Shawl, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Talmage, Algernon Mayow (1871-1939); 125.7x78.7 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Purchased

Atlantic mackerel, Scomber scombrus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Mackerel Fishing / 1847
The Brighton Boats fishing for mackerel

Historical Geography
5314789 Historical Geography by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. Ireland. Herring and mackerel abound off the west coast of Ireland)

Lesser amberjack, Seriola fasciata (Zebra mackrel, Scomber fasciatus). Illustration drawn
FLO4683815 Lesser amberjack, Seriola fasciata (Zebra mackrel, Scomber fasciatus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Dancing in the Loop
KIMIO KOBAYASHI

New Mack'rel, 1795. Creator: Niccolò Schiavonetti
New Mack'rel, 1795

Catch of Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) in fish separator on board Shetland pelagic trawler Charisma, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK, October 2012

Fraserburgh pelagic trawler Forever Grateful fishing for Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) close to Papa Stour, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK, October 2012

Male Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) with sunrays, Guadalupe Island, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

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Shortfin mako shark, Isurus oxirinchus, biting the bait. Is on record as the fastest-swimming shark, capable of bursts of speed up to 18.8 metres per second (68 km/h)

European barracuda (Sphyraena sphyraena) and Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) circling baitball of Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) Formigas Islets, Azores

Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) in the net of Shetland pelagic trawler Charisma, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK, October 2012

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) portrait, Guadalupe Island, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Brown mackerel tabby cat, sitting

Smoking oven with mackerel in Prerow, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Baltic Sea, North Germany, Germany

Spain, Andalusia, Malaga, Pedregalejo, Sardine and mackerel skewers at the chiringuito Las Hijas de Antonin. at the chiringuito Las Hijas de Antonin

Smoker with mackerel in Prerow, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Northern Germany, Germany

Mackerels drying at the beach. Nazare, Portugal

Mackerel

Smoked mackerels, Eckernfoerde, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Newlyn Quay in the Mackerel Season Date: 19th century

Fisherman taking on mackerel aboard the Alden, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Fisherman taking on mackerel aboard the Alden. Gloucester, Massachusetts

On board the fishing boat Alden, out of Glocester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
On board the fishing boat Alden, out of Glocester, Massachusetts. Fishermen cleaning mackerel

Large dip net transferring mackerel from nets to the Alden deck, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Large dip net transferring mackerel from nets to the Alden deck. Gloucester, Massachusetts

On board the Alden out of Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
On board the Alden out of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Men lashing the seining boat to the side of the big ship, while another pumps all the water from the boat floor

Freshly-caught mackerel gasping and flapping on the deck of a... Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Freshly-caught mackerel gasping and flapping on the deck of a New England fishing boat. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Frank Mineo, owner of the Alden, climbs to the crows nest... Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Frank Mineo, owner of the Alden, climbs to the crows nest to sight the mackerel school. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Possibly: Frank Mineo, owner of the Alden, climbs to the crow s... Gloucester, Massachusetts]
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Frank Mineo, owner of the Alden, climbs to the crows nest to sight the mackerel school. Gloucester, Massachusetts]

Possibly: Gloucester fishermen pulling in their nets to bring... Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Gloucester fishermen pulling in their nets to bring their catch nearer to the surface so the dip net can transfer them to the big boat. Gloucester, Massachusetts]

On board the fishing boat Alden, out of Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
On board the fishing boat Alden, out of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Freshly-caught mackerel gasping and flapping on the deck

Mackerel fishing, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Mackerel fishing, Gloucester, Massachusetts. Raking mackerel into the ice hole

Mackerel catch, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Mackerel catch. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Page 500. The Mackarel, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670241 Page 500. The Mackarel, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Vietnam. Mackerels from the nights catch on the beach at Hoi An

Family having a picnic consisting of canned and bottled food and drink (chromolitho)
3656929 Family having a picnic consisting of canned and bottled food and drink (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Strange trading fish (coloured engraving)
997418 Strange trading fish (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Ocean fish (coloured engraving)
1090890 Ocean fish (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ocean fish. Illustration for A History of the Earth and Animated Nature by Oliver Goldsmith)

Three-spined stickleback and Atlantic mackerel
Three-spined stickleback, Gasterosteus aculeatus 1, and Atlantic mackerel, Scomber scombrus 2. Gasterosteo o Spinarella piccola, Maccarello comune

European peacock butterfly, Aglais io. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

The Dish of Mackerels, c. 1923 (oil on board)
988406 The Dish of Mackerels, c.1923 (oil on board) by Loiseau, Gustave (1865-1935); 37.8x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dish of Mackerels; Le Plat de Maquereaux)

A Salmon, a Mackerel, a Lobster on a Plate, a Wicker Basket, Oysters
824174 A Salmon, a Mackerel, a Lobster on a Plate, a Wicker Basket, Oysters, a Chianti Bottle and a Fishermans Net on a Wooden Table, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Stannard

Wonderful catches of fish in Floridas waters (b / w photo)
6002638 Wonderful catches of fish in Floridas waters (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wonderful catches of fish in Floridas waters)

Tuna fishing method and horse mackerel
Fishermen in boats driving tuna to the shore with nets for others to catch fish with hooks 52, and horse mackerel, Trachurus trachurus 53

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"Mackerel: A Versatile and Iconic Fish of the Atlantic" The mackerel, scientifically known as Scomber scombrus, is a species that holds great significance in both the natural world and human culture. With its distinct side view appearance, it has become an emblematic creature of the vast Atlantic Ocean. Another notable member of the mackerel family is the Chub Mackerel (Scomber japonicus), also recognized for its elegant side view profile. These two species showcase nature's remarkable diversity within this group. In a breathtaking display of hunting prowess, Brandts cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) bursts through a school of Pacific mackerels. This awe-inspiring moment captures the intensity and beauty of marine life in action. On land, even establishments pay homage to this beloved fish. The Bell and Mackerel Pub stands as a testament to its popularity among seafood enthusiasts who gather to enjoy delicious meals inspired by this ocean delicacy. Artists have also found inspiration in capturing the essence of mackerels on canvas. "The Mackerel Shawl" painted in 1910 showcases their vibrant colors and graceful movements with oil on canvas techniques, immortalizing their allure for generations to come. Mankind has long been fascinated by these creatures' abundance in our oceans. Historical depictions such as "Mackerel Fishing / 1847" or scenes like Newlyn Quay during the bustling Mackerel Season transport us back to times when fishing communities relied on these bountiful catches for sustenance and livelihoods. Modern fishing practices continue to demonstrate our reliance on mackerels today. Catching them using specialized equipment like fish separators aboard vessels such as Shetland's shows how we adapt techniques while respecting sustainability measures. Fraserburgh pelagic trawler Forever Grateful takes up this noble task too, venturing into the Atlantic to fish for these prized mackerels.