Fish Fight

The EU’s feisty fisheries commissioner, Maria Damanaki, opens up about discards, Hugh and going to “war” over mackerel.

Prince Charles calls for "urgent action" as he addresses a major conference in Edinburgh on the future of sustainable fishing.

Over the last decade there has been a revolution in attitudes to the ocean that has seen the UK emerge at the global forefront of marine conservation. Today, standing up for ocean life is as British as fish and chips. And anyone who views the situation differently risks not only being out of tune with community sentiment, but transgressing national values.

European fisheries commissioner Maria Damanaki says the EU is "on the right track" with its plans for a radical shake-up of fisheries policy.

Hugh says discard trial shows what can be done

UK - Fishermen have radically cut the amount of fish they discard following the success of the Government’s ‘Catch Quota’ trials, Fisheries Minister, Richard Benyon has announced.

The UN says EU trawlers are out-muscling 1.5 million fishermen, who themselves warn west Africa could 'become like Somalia'

Market leader's entire cod and haddock fish finger range awarded sustainable certification by Marine Stewardship Council

Proposed ban on throwing away healthy fish is back on track despite moves to derail it by several EU member states

Fishing minister backs campaign to end waste amid fierce opposition from some member states