Work is underway on an ambitious five-year plan that will see Bridlington take full advantage of its position as the largest lobster port in Europe, boosting the town’s tourist trade and enhancing its reputation for supplying world-class seafood. In 2019,…
Two orange lobsters caught in separate locations in the Western Isles have been released back into their native habitat, reports David Linkie. While fishing from Paiblesgarry, North Uist, John Riley was surprised to see an orange undersized lobster in one…
– DEFRA consults on quota plans – Ocean Challenge leaves Killybegs for Shetland – Greenpeace boards supertrawler in N Sea MPA – Shetland MP to meet minister on safety – Still hopes for Brexit deal – Scallop leader slams…
A day’s potting from Selsey on Predator LI 556 underlined the importance of family and tradition in this south coast fishing community, reports John Periam. Photographs by Geoffrey Lee The limestone rocks around Selsey create an ideal habitat for lobsters…
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…
– Brexit battle begins – Voting open for Fishing News Awards 2020 – NFFO hammers EU demands – Immigration plans fail to clarify foreign crewing – UK and Scots governments clash over policy – EU chief calls for action…
Joint-funded by the Blue Marine Foundation and Dorset and East Devon FLAG, a new storage facility for live lobsters will soon be in operation at Axmouth harbour in East Devon. Phil Lockley reports Officially opened on 14 January, the lobster…
– Scots prawn grounds probe – Huge Westminster support for industry – MMO offers reassurance on U10 catch app concerns – EU stance on fisheries set to toughen – Lords press for onboard cameras – Danish fishermen protest at…
John Worrall reports on a seafood icon in an uncertain world Let’s talk local heritage: Cromer crabs, a happy bit of alliteration that sticks in the mind to conjure visions of wide beaches, seaside fun and wholesome seaside fare, with…
At West Mersea, it’s about self-containment in the battle for survival. John Worrall reports It’s summer in Essex, and the wind turbines turn more slowly. They don’t surrender the fishing ground they have taken, but if they are working for…
