More valuable alive: Reopening gulper shark fishing is an historic mistake
Maldivian government’s decision to to reopen gulper shark fishing from 1 November 2025 puts the Maldives’ reputation and ocean-tourism economy at risk.
20 November 2025
UK’s failure to back sustainable mackerel fishing condemned as ‘pitiful’
The UK helped block a science-led cut to mackerel catches, despite a collapse in the fish stock.
19 November 2025
Post-Brexit law ‘failing’ to help fish stocks and communities, Government warned
The Fisheries Act gives ministers wide discretion to allocate quotas even when they exceed scientific advice.
17 November 2025
River Hamble footage shows oyster reef ‘filled with life’
84 per cent of Cornish residents support a ban on bottom trawling in marine protected areas (MPAs)
12 November 2025
Cornish residents demand government ban destructive bottom trawling
84 per cent of Cornish residents support a ban on bottom trawling in marine protected areas (MPAs)
11 November 2025
‘Requiem’ ska shanty released for inshore fishing fleet
Channel fisherman records ska shanty to highlight plight of small-boat fishermen
11 November 2025
Fisherman’s shanty accuses officials of turning a blind eye to overfishing
A lifetime fisherman’s video has been released as stocks of cod and mackerel are dwindling.
07 November 2025
Antarctic conservation summit closes with stalemate on MPAs & krill fishing rules
The annual meeting of the international body responsible for conservation of the Southern Ocean’s marine ecosystems concluded with no progress on two contentious issues: new MPA creation and the strengthening of regulations governing krill fishing.
05 November 2025