Be a fisherman's friend

An overhaul of the law that governs fishing in Europe only happens every 10 years, so we need to make sure that this time, it works.  We want a Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) that supports sustainable fishing, ends discards and puts the health of our seas first.  

Here's why the Common Fisheries Policy needs fixing.

Campaign updates

Three generations of fishermen and room full of MPs

This week we hosted a parliamentary reception for the Be a Fisherman's Friend campaign at Westminster. The event was well attended by MPs and journalists and...
Posted by Josh Atkins - 25 January, 2013 - 13:35 -

At last, a victory for sustainable fishing

Yesterday morning in chilly Brussels I joined small scale fishermen and Greenpeace campaigners who had travelled from all over Europe to demonstrate together...
Posted by Nina Schrank - 19 December, 2012 - 17:00 -

Recapturing the freedom of artisanal fishing

Being an artisanal fisherman is synonymous with freedom, says Gwen Pennarun, from Saint Marine, Brittany. At least, it used to be. Today, Gwen says, you have...
Posted by Fran G - 4 December, 2012 - 11:24 -

A euro-sceptic fisherman is converted

Phil Lockley is a small-scale, artisanal fisherman from Cornwall. He works from one of the most beautiful ‘rivers’ of Cornwall, the Helford River, as part of a...
Posted by Phil Lockley - 28 November, 2012 - 18:14

Facilitating a fair future for fishing

This weekend, an unprecedented meeting took place in Brussels. At first glance it might not seem like much of a big deal - a bunch of fishermen from across...
Posted by Willie - 19 November, 2012 - 11:38 -
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