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Two new projects on fisheries management in English waters The University of Plymouth has been awarded almost £1.6 million to fund two projects assessing how commercially important fish species can […]
SEAFIT and SHOUT a new 24/7 confidential text service for fishermen starts 5th December. Text – FISH to 85258. Given the unique pressures faced by fishermen, they are often disadvantaged […]
UK marine scientists discover electrifying way to protect endangered sharks. British scientists have invented an electrifying new gadget that could help save the world’s endangered sharks and rays. Called SharkGuard, […]
North Sea herring fishery and Cornish sardine fisherman honoured in MSC UK Sustainable Seafood Awards. The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG), part of the client group for an MSC certified […]
Tesco backs Cornish sardine fishery. A small-scale, sustainable sardine fishery in Cornwall has won the backing of the UK’s largest retailer, Tesco, with the launch of a sardine product marking […]
UK’s ultimate sea views revealed! National maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, has announced the winner of its tenth annual photography competition, showcasing images relating to all aspects of the UK’s […]
Embracing tourism could be the blueprint for Cornish fishers’ sustainable success. The voyage of Cornish fishers into tourism provides a potential model for the promotion of the ‘Blue Economy‘ elsewhere, […]
MMO criticises actions by Greenpeace in South West Deeps. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has issued a detailed response to the actions of Greenpeace, who dropped 18 boulders into the […]
English skippers participate in bluefin tuna research. Last week, 28 skippers and their crew from fishing ports across the South West and Southern England made their first voyage of the […]
Skippers take to the sea as part of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna monitoring programme. Today, 28 skippers and their crew from fishing ports across the South West and Southern England will […]
Cornish fishing industry lead the way for sustainable crawfish fishery. The Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation (CFPO) has announced the rollout of a new, industry-led, voluntary management measure for the Cornish […]
Cornish trust secures future of fishing buildings. Cadgwith Fishing Cove Trust has just completed the purchase of Fort York in Cadgwith in Cornwall. This completes the purchase of all the […]
GPS Devices Send Message in a Bottle to World Leaders at UN Ocean Conference Yesterday, ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference being held in Altice Arena – Lisbon, a […]
Deborah Layde to lead The Seafarers’ Charity. The Chair and Trustees of the General Council of The Seafarers’ Charity are pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah Layde as Chief […]
20 of the best seaside restaurants, cafes and shacks The guardian has compiled a list of 20 of the best seaside restaurants, cafes, and shacks throughout the UK. The release […]
Scallops swim into illuminated fishing pots. Scallops are drawn to illuminated fishing pots like moths to a flame, new research shows. The study examined the effect of LED lights on crab […]
UK marine scientists discover ‘global first’ breakthrough for a low impact scallop fishery A partnership between marine scientists and fishermen in England’s South West has uncovered a new environmentally friendly […]
Marine-i is supporting the National Lobster Hatchery to develop a new kind of larval rearing vessel, which can be used to improve lobster survival in the hatchery and ultimately help […]
English seagrass project reaches milestone. Natural England announced that England’s largest ever seagrass restoration project reached a new milestone. The £2.5 million Life Recreation ReMEDIES partnership led by Natural England, has now planted around […]
Sustainable solutions for the end-of-life fishing gear. New project creating sustainable solutions for the end-of-life fishing gear problem in Pembrokeshire. A new partnership bringing together a Pembrokeshire marine conservation charity […]
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