Labour’s Slow Watering Down of UK Marine Protection Pledges
Bold Promises on Bottom Trawling Ban (Election Campaign) In the last general election campaign, Labour made sweeping promises to protect […]
Importing Labour, Exporting Fish: Who Really Benefits from UK Commercial Fishing?
The UK commercial fishing industry often claims it is a cornerstone of food security and vital to supporting coastal communities.
Response to CFPO Statement on Bottom Trawling Restrictions in MPAs
The Cornish Fish Producers Organisation (CFPO) are back doing what they do best: deploying slick communications to present Cornish fishers
MMO management of fishing activity impacts in marine protected areas
Response to MMO management of fishing activity impacts in marine protected areas Consultation Days Hours Minutes Seconds DEFRA and the
The Effects of Displacing Trawls from MPAs
The proposed ban on industrial bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) is long overdue. It’s a step most marine
The Bottom Trawling Ban Isn’t a Done Deal – We Must Make It Happen
The UK Government is poised to launch a public consultation on banning industrial bottom trawling from Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
Gobble Bait – Unattracted by krill
Gobble Bait – Unattracted by krill There are many attractants on the market, that can be used on baits or
Why It’s Time Fishers and eNGOs Fought Together, Not Each Other
For decades, fisheries policy in the UK and beyond has followed a well-worn script: conservation groups push for limits whilst
Sea Anglers Demand a Seat at the MMO’s Marine Licence Advisory Table
Every fishing rod cast toward the horizon symbolises the millions of recreational anglers with a stake in our seas. Yet
UK Fisheries Act 2020: Are Quotas Transparent, Sustainable and Fair?
The Fisheries Act 2020 (sec. 25) requires that all UK quota allocations be based on “transparent and objective” criteria (including environmental,