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 | Feb 5, 2025 | Conferences & Presentations, News from the Media, Past Events
Rob Clark, CEO of the Association of Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities attended and spoke on the panel of the Thursday’s lunchtime session, on the second day. The topic was ‘How will future fishing be balanced with restoration efforts &...
by Jane Harrad-Roberts | Jan 5, 2025 | AIFCA News, Marine Protected Areas, News from the Media, Policy
Is the restriction of bottom towed gear the right measure of progress in MPA management? On New Years Day The Times published an article entitled “Government misses deadline to restrict destructive fishing practices” The article reflected legitimate concerns held by...
by Jane Harrad-Roberts | Aug 29, 2024 | News from the Media, Vacancies - Archive
Seafish is seeking a motivated and seasoned networker to lead the planning and delivery of its programme of Industry Issues Groups activities. This is a full-time, permanent role homebased in the UK or office-based in the Edinburgh or Grimsby offices. The role will...
by Jane Harrad-Roberts | May 7, 2024 | News from the Media
A Young Fishermen Network has been launched in Cornwall with the objectives to connect similar like-minded fishermen, highlight the value of fishing as a career and organise fishing based social events online or in person. The link to the network is here.
by Jane Harrad-Roberts | May 7, 2024 | News from the Media, Papers & Reports
MPAs are central to marine management in Australia and public support is considered crucial to their success. Yet they are not well understood. This is the first study to investigate general attitudes to Australia’s total MPA system and gives an overview of Australian...
