Fathom Podcasts ‘There is so much more to fishing than just catching fish. Through real conversations with real fishermen, fishing experts and the people who write the rules, we’ll help you navigate complex fishing regulations, be more safety-aware, keep up to date on market trends and much more. We’ll also be scouring the UK coast […]
https://gov.wales/fisheries-grant-announced-wales-help-fishing-sector-through-covid-19-pandemic Fisheries Response Fund The government has announced £10m support for fishing and aquaculture businesses, which will be administered by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). A £9m fund will target those adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. It will contribute to fixed business costs for under-24m vessels. A further £1m grants fund will support local […]
1. SEAFISH Coronavirus updates for the seafood industry SEAFISH video Fiona Wright Head of Regulation at SEAFISH explaining what is happening to try and get more UK caught fish on to the food counters – not as simple as one might think. Very clear explanation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzPEyCVDMwQ SEAFISH COVID-19 is affecting our lives and businesses ways […]
Death knell for the Scottish Fishing industry Collapse of the Scottish fishing industry highlights the issue of UK fish exports to Europe Useful graph of exports and imports with commentary from a wide range of UK inputs A guide to current financial and welfare support for the fishing industry Useful contacts for the fishing industry […]
Report published: Seal deterrent trials to reduce fishermen’s catch depredation The findings of acoustic seal deterrent trials undertaken in an inshore gill net fishery have been published by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). The trials were part of a wider study, led by ABPmer on behalf of Defra and the MMO, to improve understanding of […]
Members of the public have an opportunity through purchasing power to help fishermen who fish in small boats around our shores, usually in the most sustainable of ways. They are the life and soul of communities and are vital to the management of our marine protected areas. So far the call to purchase fish locally has […]
The seafood sector is to receive an initial package of more than £5 million in financial support to assist businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Scottish Government ‘Fergus Ewing says extra payments will help the sector through the coronavirus outbreak. Funding will be offered to over 650 seafood fishing companies, many of whom have lost […]
Version March 23 March 2020 Bob Earll Guardian: Coronavirus: ‘severe shock’ to UK fishing as markets dry up The coronavirus outbreak has hit British fishers with a “very severe shock” as demand from export markets and the domestic restaurant trade has dried up. The UK exports about 70% of its catch to Europe and Asia […]