Campaigners warn UK is ‘fishing our future away’ amid cod and mackerel shortages Experts warned overfishing practices are leading to the decline of species including cod and mackerel The Independent UK · Apr 15
Government warned over flagship post-Brexit fisheries law It comes as many fish stocks around the UK face an increasingly dire situation The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025
Stephen Fry and Theo James to star in film about marine bottom trawling Launch comes as charities call on UK government to ban ‘destructive’ fishing industry practice in protected areas The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2025
‘Slavish’ catch limits ignored scientific advice, say conservationists in case against Defra Blue Marine Foundation charity asks high court to declare quota decision unlawful amid concern over sustainability of fish stocks The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025
Conservationists take UK to court for ‘illegally squandering’ fish stocks Blue Marine Foundation is challenging government for ignoring scientific advice on limits and giving a green light to overfishing The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023
London ship insurers accused of enabling fishing vessels to ‘go dark’ Complaint says switching off tracking devices should raise ‘red flags’ with insurers, as it could be covering illegal fishing activity and puts crew’s lives at risk The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023
Deal to curb harmful fishing devices a ‘huge win’ for yellowfin tuna stocks Agreement to restrict use of aggregating apparatus in the Indian Ocean hailed as a ‘giant step forward’ for conservation of stocks The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023