With the launch of a third call for applications, Fishing News will, over the next few weeks, be looking at projects already supported by the UK Seafood Innovation Fund, including promotion of Cornish seafood and evaluation of electric power in…
The nomination of DEFRA’s chief fisheries science advisor at CEFAS Carl O’Brien as first vice-president of ICES has been confirmed, with his three-year appointment taking effect from 1 November. Carl O’Brien began his career in marine science when he joined…
A lifelong Thames fisherman and campaigner has called on George Eustice for more research to find out why sole stocks in the Thames have collapsed. Paul Gilson, newly appointed NFFO chairman and chairman of Leigh and Southend Fishermen’s Association, also…
Fisheries Observer at CEFAS (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) Payband 4 Permanent Full-time PLYMOUTH REF: 164079 You will be a member of a highly motivated and committed team of observers who are based in ports throughout England,…
The automated scallopers Harmoni, skippered by Mark Roberts, and Evening Star, skippered by Gary Buchan, have completed trials of dredge modifications in partnership with Heriot-Watt University and Bangor University. Part of an 18-month project scheduled for completion in March 2022,…
Fishing News readers looking for a bargain may be interested to know that the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) confirmed last week that it had contracted Ramco, an asset management, online auction and ‘circular economy’ specialist, to…
One newcomer to our waters that is definitely not welcome here is the American (or Canadian) lobster. Debbie Murphy and Chris Barrett of CEFAS offer advice on the new DEFRA ‘Retain and Report’ campaign Keen-eyed fishers around England occasionally notice…
Fisheries Science Partnership (FSP) – call for Invitations to Tender for 2019/20 programme Cefas is seeking tenders for the following single year projects as part of its ongoing FSP programme: FSP63: a survey to examine the seasonal catch, rates, catch…
Disquiet on the eastern front – but a sole consolation As Brexit passes from delivery through dilution to disMay, East Anglia’s fishermen are no longer holding their breath. They’re just trying to get on with making a living. John Worrall…
Cefas is seeking tenders for the following single year projects as part of its ongoing FSP programme: FSP58: a survey to assess the impact of pulse trawling activity on the south east English fishing grounds. FSP59: testing semi-pelagic trawling as…
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