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SWFPO Welcomes UK Fisheries Minister Daniel Zeichner MP
SWFPO had the privilege of hosting Daniel Zeichner MP, the newly appointed UK Fisheries Minister, in Brixham last week. Remarkably, this visit occurred just three...
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Pledge your support for the fishing industry!
Working for a thriving and sustainable future for our fishermen and our fisheries​ Are you with us?​ ​ Pledge your support for the UK fishing...
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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...
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South Devon College launches fishing apprenticeship
SWFPO are thrilled to see the launch of a new apprenticeship scheme designed for commercial fishers of the future, having been involved in the development...
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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...