The Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus), also known as Boston mackerel, Norwegian mackerel, Scottish mackerel or just mackerel, is a species of mackerel found in the temperate waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and the northern Atlantic Ocean, where it is extremely common and occurs in huge shoals in the epipelagic zone down to about 200 m (660 ft).

The Atlantic Mackerel, or Scomber scombrus, is a species of mackerel found in the temperate waters of the northern Atlantic Ocean, Black Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea. It is a medium-sized mackerel widely consumed worldwide because of its strong flavor and high Omega-3 fatty acid content.

Description: The Atlantic mackerel, Scomber scombrus, is a handsome pelagic forage fish that is fished both commercially and recreationally in Massachusetts. The mackerel’s elongate body is an iridescent steel blue to green with distinct wavy black bars on the dorsal surface and a silvery-white underside.

Scomber scombrus Linnaeus, 1758 Scomber is a genus of fish in the family Scombridae living in the open ocean found in Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. The genus Scomber and the genus Rastrelliger comprise the tribe Scombrini, known as the "true mackerels". These fishes have an elongated body, highly streamlined, muscular and agile.