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.

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Plymouth world oceans day

Make sure the fisheries minister delivers a fair deal on fish law reform

Last Friday was World Oceans Day. Being an oceans campaigner that, on one hand, means a lot – but on the other it begs the question of why the rest of the...
Posted by Willie - 11 June, 2012 - 13:38 -
Callum Roberts

Guest blogger Callum Roberts: Future oceans

Imagine a world, not very far in the future, where families shun the idea of a seaside holiday because the sea is too unpleasant to visit, perhaps even...
Posted by hayley.baker - 8 June, 2012 - 15:08 -
Port Isaac Fisherman's Friend performing our sea shanty petition

What shall we do with broken sea laws? What shall we do with the broken sea laws?

What shall we do with the broken sea laws?  Early in the morning”.  Can you see what we’ve done there? I have been unable to shake the tune to “...
Posted by hayley.baker - 29 May, 2012 - 10:27 -
Ben and John Griffin, Hastings Fishermen

Help us get a fair catch for sustainable fishermen

Today we’re launching “Be a fisherman’s friend” campaign  - an unprecedented alliance between Greenpeace and UK sustainable fishermen, to push for a real...
Posted by Alicia C - 29 May, 2012 - 08:53 -

Fish tales from the high seas of Senegal

Our guest blogger, Gabriel Manrique, is an independent documentary filmmaker who focuses on social and environmental issues and the co-director of  ‘...
Posted by hayley.baker - 2 May, 2012 - 11:23
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