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.
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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...
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...
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...
From Falmouth to Aldeburgh: The Coast to Coast “Be a Fisherman’s Friend” Tour
It
all started in Cornwall in the fishing village of Falmouth, where 'Clarence' the
Cod made his first appearance at the Sea Shanty Festival and wowed the...
We want the politicians to come and get their feet wet
Luís comes from a family of fishermen. His great-grandfather
started fishing in the tiny village of Cabo de Gata, near Almería, Spain, many
years ago. Today,...
