Blue Marine Foundation hosted an intense one day Crab and Lobster Symposium attended by a range of scientists, fisheries managers and a few reps from the catching sector. Thirty short talks covered a wide range of topics in five groups; there were also Q&As and a final open forum.
Jess Rattle discusses working conditions aboard EU trawling vessels and the challenges faced by crews at sea.
19 October 2026
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
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
BBC Radio 4 Today interviewed Clare Brook on achieving 30×30 and protecting the high seas.
19 October 2026
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
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
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
ICES advise reduction in catches of mackerel of 11%
30 September 2026
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