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Brixham Deckhand Discovery Day Showcases Careers Across the Fishing Industry
SWFPO recently hosted a successful Deckhand Discovery Day at Brixham Quay, giving attendees a hands-on introduction to the fishing industry and the many careers that...
New study challenges link between bottom trawling and carbon emissions
In recent years, headlines have painted a grim picture of the impact of bottom trawling and dredging on the ocean’s carbon cycle. Articles in major...
SWFPO Perspective on 'Ocean' Documentary
Sir David Attenborough’s latest stunning documentary, Ocean, has sparked widespread discussion about global fishing and in particular bottom trawling – one of the most common...
SWFPO attendance at the 23rd International Pectinid Workshop, April 2024
The SWFPO team had the opportunity to attend the 23rd International Pectinid Workshop (IPW) that took place in late April 2024 on the Isle of...
The Frightening Outlook of Fisheries Displacement – Spatial Squeeze Report Published
The loss of fishing grounds across UK waters points to a frightening outlook for the future of the industry, claims a new report. Contracted by...
Fishing Apprenticeship Pilot Unlocks New Talent for SW Industry
A pioneering apprenticeship pilot led by SWFPO and the flexi-job apprenticeship agency Supplytrain CIC has shown the potential to bring new talent into the fishing...