Seafood Matters Podcast

Ep 127. A Fisherman’s Fight for the Future

Shetland fisherman Tom Robertson speaks out about fuel costs, quotas, and foreign fleets. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on https://www.youtube.com/@SeafoodMattersPodcast. Alternatively, you can also listen on the...

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Ep 126. Zero Catch 2027: Scotland’s Fishing Fleet

Mike Park OBE on zero-catch advice for cod and the future of Scotland’s fishing fleet. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on https://www.youtube.com/@SeafoodMattersPodcast. Alternatively, you can also listen on the...

Ep 125. The Sea, the Mind & the Seal

Jim explores the mental highs and hidden dangers of wild sea swimming, including an unforgettable encounter with a bull seal at Scrabster Beach. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on...

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Ep 124. The Betrayal of British Fishing

Mike Park OBE and Mike Cohen deliver an assessment of the Brexit reset and what it means for the future of British fishing. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on https://www.youtube.com/@SeafoodMattersPodcast....

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Ep 123. Science Meets Fishermen’s Knowledge

Professor Paul J. B. Hart discusses fisheries science, fishermen’s knowledge, trust and how both could shape the future of fisheries management. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on...

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122. Fish & Chips: Follow the Seasons

Phin Hubbard joins us to explore the future of fish and chips, and why we should look beyond cod and haddock. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on https://www.youtube.com/@SeafoodMattersPodcast. Alternatively, you can...

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Ep 121. Fasting: Can the Body Reset?

Loren Lockman joins Seafood Matters to explore fasting, and whether it has a place in the demanding world of fishing and seafood. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on https://www.youtube.com/@SeafoodMattersPodcast....

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Ep 120. The Big Dip: Supporting Fishing Communities

Louise Liddell of the Fishermen’s Mission explains the realities facing fishing families and why The Big Dip is about far more than taking a cold swim. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on...

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Ep 119. Shetland Skippers Speak Out

Robert Watt and Magnus Stewart, two former Shetland skippers, speak candidly about the pressures that forced them out of the industry. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on https://www.youtube.com/@SeafoodMattersPodcast....

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Ep 118. Seaweed: From Coastal Tradition to Commercial Opportunity

Lorne Hammond and Professor Michele Stanley explore dulse, seaweed sustainability, nutrition and the growing commercial potential of algae. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on...

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Ep 117. Small-Scale Fisheries: A New Route

Community Catch CEO Linda Wood talks about making credible sustainability recognition more accessible to small-scale fisheries, using the Orkney creel fishery as a global example. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on...

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Ep 116. Preserving Scotland's Fishing Heritage

Linda Fitzpatrick, Curator of the Scottish Fisheries Museum, shares her perspective on preserving Scotland's fishing history and the people who shaped it. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on...

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Ep 115. The Future of UK Seafood Starts Here

Seafish CEO Colin Faulkner shares his vision for tackling the biggest challenges facing the UK seafood industry. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on https://www.youtube.com/@SeafoodMattersPodcast. Alternatively, you...

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Ep 114. Fraserburgh Harbour: Diversification for Protection

Pamela Neri discusses how Fraserburgh Harbour is adapting to safeguard its fishing heritage for generations to come. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on https://www.youtube.com/@SeafoodMattersPodcast. Alternatively,...

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Ep 113. Rethinking Fisheries Management

Hans Polet, from ILVO Marine, explores why the EU Common Fisheries Policy feels broken and what it will take to transform fisheries management. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on...

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Ep 112. The Square Mesh Story

Fisheries scientist Jack Robertson shares the untold story of how collaborations between fishermen and scientists created the square mesh panel. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on...

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Ep 111. Offshore Aquaculture: The Future of Seafood

Andrew Smith of Baja Aqua Farms explains why offshore aquaculture, innovation, and full fish utilisation are shaping the future of seafood. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on...

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Ep 110. Tuna, Capital & Control

Manuel Vázquez reveals how Baja Aqua Farms is navigating investment, markets, and sustainability in the world of bluefin tuna. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on https://www.youtube.com/@SeafoodMattersPodcast....

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Ep 109. The Reality of Sustainable Aquaculture

Rodrigo Armada of Baja Aqua Farms explores the challenges, trade-offs, and innovations shaping sustainable fish farming today. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on https://www.youtube.com/@SeafoodMattersPodcast....

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Ep 108. Seafood, Social Media & Influence

James Sibley, an aquaculture creator from New York, shares the realities of social media success, documentary storytelling, algorithms, and the personal cost of building an audience from scratch. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast...

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