FishingintotheFuture

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If you have any thoughts you can be part of the conversation, join our upcoming FITF Talk with Andy Read, this Wednesday 30th at 4pm. Sign up by clicking the link: eventbrite.co.uk/e/149082756838…

Is it time for a UK training vessel? ⛴️ Check out this article where Fishing News’ former editor, Andy Read asks us if we are missing a trick with efforts to face the recruitment crisis in the UK fishing industry and join us this Wed to discuss! fishingnews.co.uk/news/is-it-tim… 👇👇👇

Your boat gets regular checks — why not your body? Free quayside health checks for fishermen are back in Amble. 30th July. Stay strong, stay safe. @thefishmish @seahospital @ProstateUK @LiverTrust @HWNland @FlexHealth5

Many wrongly believe there's no real collaboration in fishing. In fact, cooperation is central to Scottish fishing - where fishers, scientists & industry work together for sustainability. Read more myths we've busted: loom.ly/FCcNSrE #SFF #BestOfScottishFishing

And check out the fishing news article here on the topic here 👉 fishingnews.co.uk/news/is-it-tim…

Next in our FITF Talks – Thoughts on a Floating Fishing School 🚢 Weds 30th July at 4PM, Andy Read, ex-editor of @YourFishingNews news is asking the experts to swap ideas and hear case studies about training our future fishing industry. Sign up here👉eventbrite.co.uk/e/149082756838…

@PlymouthMarine @The_MMO Merlin Jackson will speak about the importance of engagement and liaison with developers! Link here: FITF Talks: Balancing Energy and Food security in UK waters Tickets, Thu 17 Jul 2025 at 16:00 | Eventbrite

Claire Szostek, a researcher from @PlymouthMarine who’s research published earlier this year gave insight to the perceptions of fishermen on wind farm impacts and compensation, Rachel Jones of @The_MMO will tell us about participatory mapping with the industry and ....

Join us tomorrow(!) at 4pm to hear from an expert line up of speakers discussing how to balance the need for energy and food security from UK seas.👇 Link and speakers below.

@sff_uk @DefraGovUK’s Edd Hind-Ozan, Head of Marine and Fisheries Social Science will update the audience on a new project Defra are carrying to map the socio-cultural importance of fishing grounds in the UK

Elena Balestri @sff_uk will tell us about the impacts of wind farms on fishing communities, with experiences from Scotland. Chris Ranford and David Stevens of the CFPO will explain the process with the Crown Estate and the dialogue with fishermen over the Celtic Sea developments

Have you signed up for the upcoming FITF talk? This Thursday we have an expert line up of speakers and are discussing how to balance the need for energy and food security from UK seas 🌊 Sign up 👉eventbrite.co.uk/e/fitf-talks-b… Who are we chatting to? 👇👇👇

We’ve posted the survey onto the Consultations, Calls for Evidence & Surveys page on our Fishing Porthole website, so head over to see this and all the other opportunities to get involved get your voice across! fishingporthole.co.uk/learn/fisherie…

We love seeing initiatives For fishermen, by fishermen! So we’re keen to spotlight the new survey put together by @LBFCIC to gather insights from fishermen to inform government on what is needed to improve the lives of fishermen, their families and communities. 👇👇👇

The FITF talks are back! We’re kicking with a discussion around energy and food security in the UK, how should we balance these in UK waters? Join the conversation on 17th July at 4pm by registering here on eventbrite👉shorturl.at/hEIQz

The #MarineFundScotland scheme has reopened for 2025 with new #fundingopportunities available. Need help with the application process? Head to the porthole and submit before the 22nd July👉fishingporthole.co.uk/learn/accessin… or reach out to the MFS grants team by emailing MFS@gov.scot

🚢 Just launched! Thrive in Fishing by @Seafarers_KGFS is your essential guide to starting a career in fishing. You can see the guide on our Careers in Fishing & Seafood page on the Fishing Porthole website 👉 fishingporthole.co.uk/learn/careers/ #HookedOnSuccess #FishingFutures

It’s #DayoftheSeafarer! Today we celebrate all those who go to sea, with a focus on safety and respect. Take a look at our safety page on the Porthole for new resources! 👉fishingporthole.co.uk/learn/safety/

fishingporthole.co.uk/learn/accessin… FaSS.queries@marinemanagement.org.uk - and you can even pick up the phone to them 📞 0208 026 5539.

The #FaSS scheme has reopened for 2025 with new #funding opportunities available. Head to the porthole or reach out to the FaSS grants team for help with the application process 👇