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ZDF Canned Tuna: Jess Rattle

Jess Rattle discusses working conditions aboard EU trawling vessels and the challenges faced by crews at sea.

19 October 2026

Blue in the news

British Isles

The Times

Scientists warn Celtic and Irish seas face fishing crisis

Experts call for a zero-catch policy after Irish Sea cod numbers fall by 80 per cent and Celtic Sea cod by 98 per cent in a decade.

19 October 2026

Blue in the news

British Isles

LBC Radio

LBC Radio: Jasmine Finbow

58% of UK fishing quotas were set above scientific recommendations, continuing a pattern of political decisions that are driving fish populations into decline.

19 October 2026

Blue in the news

British Isles

BBC Radio 4

BBC Radio 4 The Today Programme – Clare Brook

BBC Radio 4 Today interviewed Clare Brook on achieving 30×30 and protecting the high seas.

19 October 2026

Blue news

British Isles

Blue Marine

Northern Shelf Cod Receives Zero-Catch Advice for Second Consecutive Year as Scientists Warn Recovery Remains at Risk

Iconic cod fishery remains in crisis following decades of overfishing, raising concerns for fishing communities and the future of Britain’s fish and chip shops

09 October 2026

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Mediterranean

Blue Marine

EU subsidies

Member States of the European Union are about to decide how they will spend money under the next EU budget, including on ocean and fisheries.

06 October 2026

Blue in the news

British Isles

The Scottish Sun

WAVE OF CHANGE Charity boss in urgent plea to save Scotland’s seas

A long-awaited consultation has just been launched by the Scottish Government to look after more than 150 sections of our waters, covering fishing areas and marine habitats.

06 October 2026

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Global

Blue Marine

Weekly Ocean News 2 October

Stay informed with the latest top ocean stories—climate impacts, marine life discoveries, coastal policies, and innovations in ocean conservation.

02 October 2026

Blue news

British Isles

Oceanographic

Europe’s mackerel fishery faces severe threat despite slight rebound

With mackerel populations down 72% since 2016, experts warn coastal nations must follow scientific advice and reduce catch limits to avoid stock collapse.

02 October 2026

Blue news

British Isles

Blue Marine

ICES advise reduction in catches of mackerel of 11%

ICES advise reduction in catches of mackerel of 11%

30 September 2026

Blue in the news

British Isles

Blue Marine

Future Seas: Young People’s Perspectives

More than 100 young people from across Scotland contributed artwork, postcards and personal messages expressing what Scotland’s seas mean to them and why stronger protection matters.

28 September 2026

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UK Overseas Territories

Oceanographic

One voice: Falklanders fighting ‘big salmon’ for marine protection

The 3,500 population is divided over the venture, which would bring investment and jobs, but critics claim the environmental cost would be too high.

22 September 2026

Blue news

British Isles

Daily Mail

Fish and chips could be off the menu: UK cod stocks have crashed by 48%, study warns

UK cod stocks have crashed by 48 per cent in the last decade, a study has revealed – amid warnings that the government has ‘ignored science’ on declining fish populations.

15 September 2026

Blue news

British Isles

Blue Marine

Over two-thirds of UK adults support making it a legal requirement that fishing catch limits do not exceed scientific advice

Blue Marine warns that political choices are pushing depleted fish stocks closer to collapse as voters across party lines back a law to stop catch limits exceeding scientific advice.

15 September 2026

Blue news

Global

Blue Marine

Weekly Ocean News 4 September

Stay informed with the latest top ocean stories—climate impacts, marine life discoveries, coastal policies, and innovations in ocean conservation.

04 September 2026

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