Fishing industry
Data storage, mining and wind: oceans seen as new frontier but at what cost?
Industries gazing out to sea in search of more space, more cold, clean water and more wind offer a glimpse of the future and its risks
Helen Scales
01, Dec, 2021 @1:00 PM
Atlantic fishing nations agree to ban catches of mako, world’s fastest sharks
Conservationists hail move as ‘critical breakthrough’ to protect endangered shortfin mako, prized for meat, fins and sportfishing
Karen McVeigh
24, Nov, 2021 @6:26 PM
California’s crabbing season delayed again to protect humpback whales
The move has sparked backlash from the $88m industry even as incidents of whales getting trapped in fishing gear have increased
Gabrielle Canon in Los Angeles
23, Nov, 2021 @10:16 PM
French fishers plan to block freight to UK in Brexit licences dispute
With talks between governments deadlocked, fishers to decide on taking their own action, reports say
Jon Henley Europe correspondent
23, Nov, 2021 @4:32 PM
No routine checkups on welfare of fish at slaughter, officials admit
Campaigners say fish farmed in England, Wales and Scotland face cruelty, with no penalty for those who fail to meet welfare needs
Helena Horton
23, Nov, 2021 @1:17 PM
Toxic waters devastated Pacific Coast fisheries. But who’s to blame?
Union leaders say fossil fuel companies must pay for rising ocean temperatures. Not all boat captains are persuaded
Chris McGreal
20, Nov, 2021 @8:00 AM
Denmark accuses UK of breaking Brexit fishing deal over trawling ban
Exclusive: Danish minister says proposal to ban bottom trawling in Dogger Bank ‘a very big problem’
Jennifer Rankin
17, Nov, 2021 @3:39 PM
Lab lobster: Corsican institute hopes breeding can solve overfishing
Researchers at Stella Mare believe they have cracked the secret of captive breeding – and can save the island’s artisanal fisheries
Peter Yeung
17, Nov, 2021 @8:00 AM
Cop26: Oceanographer Sylvia Earle calls for industrial fishing ban on high seas
Ending unsustainable commercial exploitation of the Earth’s ‘blue heart’ is as vital as curbing fossil fuel use, says pioneering biologist
Dan Collyns
10, Nov, 2021 @7:00 AM
The Tories’ big idea for staying in power? Endless conflict with the EU | Nick Cohen
The key goal of the government is to placate the right by sustaining foreign quarrels
Nick Cohen
06, Nov, 2021 @7:00 PM
British and French talks to settle fishing row end in stalemate
Brexit minister David Frost met Europe minister Clément Beaune in Paris but two sides remain at odds
Jennifer Rankin in Brussels and Jon Henleyin Paris and Aubrey Allegretti
04, Nov, 2021 @6:28 PM
UK set to take inflexible line over Brexit fishing row in next talks
Brexit minister David Frost will defend current position despite hopes a more positive dynamic is emerging
Jennifer Rankin and Lisa O'Carroll
03, Nov, 2021 @5:16 PM
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