by Jane Harrad-Roberts | Aug 25, 2025 | News from the Media, Papers & Reports
New peer-reviewed research in the journal Science demonstrates the power of strict bans against industrial fishing in marine protected areas (MPAs). The analysis for the research combined satellite imagery and artificial intelligence (AI) to detect previously...
by Jane Harrad-Roberts | Jun 26, 2025 | Papers & Reports
The Seafarers Charity has launched a new guide, Thrive in Fishing, developed with The Nautical Institute to support those considering a career in the UK fishing industry. The guide shares stories from fishers with years of experience, showing what success looks like...
by Jane Harrad-Roberts | Feb 12, 2025 | AIFCA News, Papers & Reports, Past Events, Policy
A major new study, led by Newcastle University, has been published today. It recognises achievement and strengthening capacity in the delivery of regional co-management of England’s inshore seas. ‘The Conversations with the Inshore Fisheries and Conservation...
by Jane Harrad-Roberts | Jan 5, 2025 | Papers & Reports
In the Autumn of 2024, a consortium of seven organisations spanning government, fishing associations, eNGOs and academia, led two national workshops in Poole and Whitby that brought together 120 participants, including 53 fishermen. The purpose was to discuss what...
by Jane Harrad-Roberts | Nov 26, 2024 | Call for Support, Papers & Reports
Cefas is seeking support from anglers to complete their survey to assess the economic importance of catch and release recreational fishery (CRRF) for tuna in the UK. Cefas envisages that the survey will help to understand the economic value of this fishery to ensure...
by Jane Harrad-Roberts | Nov 20, 2024 | Call for Support, News from DEFRA, Papers & Reports, Past Events
Online consultation events, factsheets and video now available We are happy to announce that Defra’s online consultation events are open for you to book your place with the opportunity to share your views on the draft plans and feed them into the...
