Scottish fishing leaders have said they are disappointed that fresh discussions led to no agreement to end the long-running dispute over mackerel quotas.
The EU, Norway, Iceland and the Faroes were all represented at the talks.
The island nations have been criticized for declaring huge catches of the valuable fish in recent years, leading to fears for its sustainability.
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermens' Association (SPFA) said Europe must now implement sanctions.
EU Fisheries Commissioner, Maria Damanaki, was meeting with fisheries ministers from Norway, Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
