Fishing
Wheelhouse left unattended before trawlers collided, report finds
A report from Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has been published.
Deckhand died after being pulled overboard in rope entanglement, report finds
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has issued a safety bulletin to the fishing industry.
Paralympics presenter Ed Jackson on why he doesn’t regret the accident that left him paralysed
The former pro rugby player tells Lisa Salmon how the positives far outweigh the negatives since his spinal cord injury.
More aquatic animals farmed than fished in 2022 in world first – UN
The figure had been expected, as hauls from fisheries have largely stagnated over the last three decades.
Greenpeace warns of ‘broken’ global fisheries management system
The environmental group said Regional Fisheries Management Organisations had not delivered on their mandate to preserve marine biodiversity.
UK urged to ‘stand strong’ against EU on fishery closures to help seabirds
Conservationists support the closures of sand eel fisheries to all boats to support puffins and other wildlife, despite challenge from the EU.
Assessment: less than half fish quotas agreed by UK in line with science advice
Government body finds only 46% of catch limits negotiated by UK with EU and countries such as Norway for 2024 meet advice for sustainability.
Fishing communities ‘suffering from impact of growing seal colonies’, says MP
Sally-Ann Hart, Tory MP for Hastings and Rye, was speaking during environment questions in the House of Commons.
Minister condemns incident where foreign vessel ‘tried to sabotage’ UK trawler
The incident involving a Spanish vessel, registered in France, and the UK trawler Defiant happened off the coast of Shetland.
Avoid scampi due to high environmental price tag, charity urges shoppers
The charity Open Seas has launched a new campaign.