Does Cornish Gill Net Caught Hake Deserve MSC Certification?
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification is widely seen as a mark of sustainability. The blue tick assures consumers that a […]
SeaFish: Should consumers really be funding them?
SeaFish, the body established to support the UK’s commercial fishing industry, plays an important role. However, there is growing concern
The economic blindspot of MSY
When it comes to managing fish stocks, Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) has long been the go-to metric for determining how
The illegal targeting of bass and a reluctance to enforce
Bycatch or By Design? How Regulators Failed to Stop Illegal Bass Netting The Uncomfortable Numbers: Bass “Bycatch” in Name Only
Victory for Salcombe Harbour: How Anglers and Allies Stopped a “Crazy” Netting Proposal
Salcombe Harbour remains net-free to this day, thanks to a passionate campaign led by the Angling Trust and its then