Marine researcher then fisheries observer then gear trials coordinator then fish fish fish...now sustainable seafood advocate. ONLY MY VIEWS
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Lovely work! Really helps make this important information accessible.
If you go to goodfishguide.org today, you’re in for a big surprise... The new Good Fish Guide has arrived!!
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Myself & George Monbiot spoke to the @guardian about the #Seaspiracy controversy over whether or not we should stop eating #fish. Who made the more sensible & balanced arguments? You decide! theguardian.com/news/audio/2… #fishing #fisheries #seafood #podcast Please RT
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The appeal of the Netflix hit is that it suggests there’s one solution to the ocean’s woes. That’s not true. A marine ecologist explains.
hakaimagazine.com/article-sh… via @hakaimagazine
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Here's a 3,000 word point-by-point scientific rebuttal to #Seaspiracy. Unlike the filmmakers, we dove into the science and data.
Basically, most of their claims come from very old, outdated studies and/or egregious misunderstandings.
sustainablefisheries-uw.org/…
And just about anything can be portrayed as a conspiracy if you selectively present half the story. Can only hope viewers wore their critical analysis hats when viewing – at Adelaide, South Australia
Nice to see this more balanced piece: Marine organisations and experts react to hit Netflix documentary ‘Seaspiracy’ independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho… Quite pleased they quoted my Twitter thread too! #Seaspiracy #fishing #fisheries #scicomm
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Tuna fisheries are some of the biggest in the world and face substantial challenges in meeting sustainability targets. By using their buying power UK retailers like Tesco, can play a crucial role in driving much-needed improvements. We're happy to be part of this exciting program
More than 30% of the world’s tuna stocks are overfished. We’re taking action to keep our oceans healthy by moving to a Seascape approach for tuna sourcing, developed with @wwf. Find out more:
tescoplc.com/news/2021/tesco…
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We've updated our #GoodFishGuide ratings. This handy map shows you the most sustainable options near you. mcsuk.org/news/new-gfg-ratin…
'Ecocide': The proposal to make environmental destruction an international crime.
abc.net.au/news/2021-02-13/w…
via @GoogleNews
'Basically, CCAMLR's approach to managing the krill fishery is to minimise the impact on the ecosystem rather than trying to maximise the size of the fishery'
abc.net.au/news/2021-01-29/c…
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Meet the British inventor who came up with a green way of generating electricity from air – in his shed.
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/…
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🌍 Nature isn't just the source of life on Earth — it also offers invaluable lessons on how to live on our planet. 🌱
@UNEP spotlights 3️⃣ examples of #biomimicry, where people have used #nature's design strategies to solve challenges.
Making waves: the female surfer smashing records and stereotypes.
theguardian.com/sport/2021/j…
And so it starts...Government to let farmers use bee-killing pesticide banned in EU.
independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho…
via @GoogleNews
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The straightforward answer is that the new quotas deliver almost nothing to small UK boats. By far the most valuable increase (approx 30% of the total) is for western mackerel (because it's such a large fishery) which is almost entirely taken by large pelagic vessels
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Is the #BrexitDeal on #fishing the one that got away or a dish to savour? Check out my new blog for @UKandEU ukandeu.ac.uk/fisheries-trad…
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2021 allocated yellowfin catch limits for Indian Ocean fleets to which resolution 19/01 applies. Noted Indonesian purse seine and Iranian gillnetters have zero allocation due top previous over-catching.
Great to see. 'This is where I need to be': the UK women defying fishing stereotypes.
theguardian.com/environment/…
via @GoogleNews
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Choosing sustainably sourced seafood can make for a more eco and ocean-conscious Christmas. Here are five festive fish that are green-rated on our Good Fish Guide to add to your menu this holiday season 🐟🎄
mcsuk.org/blog/post/five-fes…