Fathoming what seafood means to Cornwall in industry first Fathom, the commercial fishing podcast – produced by fishermen, for fishermen – has returned to its Cornish roots in its latest […]
Popular Cornwall seafood café ceases trading due to rising costs. Customers say they are “gutted” and “really sad” at the news. According to an article on Cornwall Live, by Lee […]
Devon and Cornwall fisheries to get Christmas and New Year boost. Thousands of fish have found new homes just in time for Christmas thanks to the Environment Agency’s annual restocking […]
Seafood Cornwall Training survey on fishing safety. Seafood Cornwall Training (SCT) conducted a recent survey on fishing safety in a bid to find out what fishers and their families think […]
Penguins go local as Cornish sardines added to the menu at Paradise Park. Penguins at Paradise Park in Cornwall are enjoying a taste of the local catch thanks to a switch […]
Port visit for new Minister. Newly reappointed Fisheries Minister Stephen Morgan MP visited the fishing industry in Newlyn last week. He received a warm welcome, a thorough grounding in the […]
24 hours of wildlife discovery open to all. Families, local residents, and wildlife enthusiasts are invited to join a fun-filled 24 hours of coastal exploration, wildlife discovery and hands-on activities […]
Defra rejects Sea Use Framework and claims fishing engagement causing ‘stakeholder fatigue’ in response to MPs’ report. Government response branded a ‘face saving exercise’ and criticised by EFRA Chair and […]
State of the South-West’s Seas 2025 report highlights warming waters and octopus boom. Marine heatwaves, rising sea temperatures and a boom in Common Octopus populations are among the standout findings […]
UK Seafood Federation builds momentum across the industry. The UK Seafood Federation (UKSF) continues to strengthen its position as the leading voice for the UK seafood processing sector, with its […]
Hundreds of jellyfish wash ashore Southwest beaches – what is causing such large blooms? Following a mass jellyfish stranding witnessed on 2nd July 2026, in Cornwall, Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) scientists explain why jellyfish blooms happen, […]
Study finds community support is essential to growing seaweed industry. Seaweed farming in the UK has the potential to create new job and products, while contributing to a low-carbon economy […]
Octopus bloom: We must “plan for a future where these changes may become more frequent” says leading marine scientist. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) has released new findings from the second major scientific […]
On IUU Day, CFT urges the APPG on Fisheries to make fisheries transparency a priority. – On the International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, […]
The future of our nation’s chippies lies with Britfish. Codfish? Dogfish? What fish? National Fish and Chip Day – a 24-hour tribute to the celebration of our famous national dish. […]
EFRA Report Urges Reset in Government Relations with UK Fishing Communities Government needs ‘Sea Use Framework’ and targeted funding to rebuild fishing communities’ trust The EFRA Committee published its report […]
The EFRA Committee today publishes its report, ‘Resetting the relationship with fishing communities’, outlining how the Government can help the UK fishing industry thrive after a number of unforced errors. The report (see attachment) highlights a lack of […]
The Cornish hake fishery is celebrating after once again being certified to the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) sustainability standards, the third time across more than 10 years of being recognised […]