127 - 31 - can we call this a result?

http://www.mcsuk.org/mpa/england/cons...
Please click this link and send an automated letter telling Government why 127 Marine Conservation Zones must be designated!

Just wondering how loud the sound of fishermen and other's boots were as they made their way to vote after this video was commissioned - does an industry like fishing really need/warrant/deserve such treatment?

When the wind blows................

Welcome to the the North Sea in winter: Steaming in last weeks weather seen from the (relative) comfort of the Scottish trawler, Ocean Venture

End-to-end with fantastic fish!

Fresh southerly breeze blows across the promenade...

causing the gulls to wheel high above the harbour...

under some heavy skies the visiting Brixham beam trawler...

Kerrie Marie...

the netter Sparkling Line dwarfs the netter Ajax...

boxes stacked 2, 3 and four high in places on a packed fish market auction floor...

as the bids get going...

they don't get more orange than these plaice spots...

inshore and gill net fish vie for floor space...

hake from the Ajax gets added to the database...

what a trip of 350 boxes looks like, the Sparkling Line's fish almost filled on end of the market!

Sprats and lemons for supper

One pounds worth of fish, enough to feed four for starters...

super silver sprats...

dredged in flour...

across to the fry pan...

out on the paper towel...

served simply...

withe lemon and a homemade dip...

class polenta...

cooks in seconds almost...

turned out on to a serving dish...

ready to go to the table...

one cracking lemon sole...

simply run the knife down the backbone...

and peel off the frame.

Super sunny Saturday morning - out with the paint brushes.

Crystal Sea, in port for the weekend after landing all her fish to Plymouth market...

New block on the kid...

and a new footrope for the beam trawl...

sad to see, she's still filling up every day...

new to the port, the Padstow registered Serene Dawn...

with plenty of work to do...

the newest boat in the port is looking prostine...

thanks to Ollie and crew washing down the paint with...

 hot, fresh water before another coat of paint goes on...

it takes two big chaps to move a derrick, they wish!!!...

even Ollie gets to work with a roller...

heading to the gaps, the Padstow netter 

the IFCA boat languishes in the sunshine...

selling like hotcakes, fresh Newlyn fish fly from the counter...

not sure whose initials are on this guy, a lucky bass gets to avoid the dinner plate, for a few hours at least...

tea on the prom is open for business again...

over in Penzance Dry Dock two of Stevenson's boats undergo repairs - the Algrie will be getting a new gearbox while the Lisa Jacqueline will be undergoing some serious cosmetic surgery and getting a new bottom...

almost time for the Scillonian III to get back in service...

reflections on fine art on the prom.

Committee on Fisheries in Brussels - live feed!

Listen live from Brussels - the outcome of this meeting will affect every fisherman in the EU!


Listen to the points being made at around 15:09 - very relevant to many of the current issues like small scale fishers and the commissioning of independent research not involving NGOs - 


http://live.europarl.europa.eu/asx/ext/channel11.asx


This week's agenda:

There are well over 3,000 amendments to the proposals!!!!

• Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:30 - 19:00
• 1.0 Adoption of agenda
• 2.0 Approval of minutes of meeting of: (PE504.109)
• 3.0 Chair’s announcements
• With the Council and Commission
• 4.0 (PECH/7/08042) European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (repeal of Council Regulations (EC) No 1198/2006, (EC) No 861/2006 and (EC) No XXX/2011 on integrated maritime policy)
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• 5.0 (PECH/7/08867) Amendment of Council Regulation (EC) No 1342/2008 of 18 December 2008 establishing a long-term plan for cod stocks and the fisheries exploiting those stocks
• 6.0 (PECH/7/10652) Establishing a long-term plan for cod stocks and the fisheries exploiting those stocks

• • 7.0 (PECH/7/10149) Amendment of Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 establishing measures for the recovery of European eel stocks
• Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:00 - 09:30
  • In camera
  • 8.0 Coordinators’ meeting
• Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:30 - 10:30
• With the Council and Commission
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• 9.0 Exchange of views with Maria Damanaki Commissioner on Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
• Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:30 - 12:30
• *** Electronic vote ***
• 10.0 Formal mandate: decision to open negotiations and the team of negotiators(2011/0194(COD))
• 11.0 Formal mandate: decision to open negotiations and the team of negotiators(2011/0218(COD)) 
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• 12.0 Formal mandate: decision to open negotiations and the team of negotiators(2011/0195(COD))
• 13.0 (PECH/7/10282) Technical and control measures in the Skagerrak and amendment of Regulations (EC) No 850/98 and (EC) No 1342/2008
• 14.0 (PECH/7/10255) Amendment to Council Regulation (EC) No 812/2004 laying down measures concerning incidental catches of cetaceans in fisheries and amending Regulation (EC) No 88/98
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• 15.0 (PECH/7/10302) 2011 discharge: EU general budget, Section III, Commission
• 16.0 (PECH/7/10547) 2011 discharge: Community Fisheries Control Agency
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• *** End of electronic vote ***
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• 17.0 (PECH/7/09881) Establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
• • 18.0 (PECH/7/10861) Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization in the Union
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• Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:00 - 18:30
  • With the Council and Commission
  • 19.0 Public hearing on "Deep Sea species: Towards a sustainable fishery"
  • 20.0 Any other business
  • 21.0 Chair’s announcements concerning coordinators’ decisions
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  • 22.0 Next meeting(s) (PECH(2013)0320_1) Wed, 20 Mar 2013
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The other Newlyn, down under!

WALKING through Newlyn, it is impossible to tell an out-of-control B-double caused a scene of carnage just a few months ago in the town.

In fact, even one week after a stock truck crashed through the Antiques and Cottage Garden Nursery on the main road, there was little trace of the potentially fatal crash.

For antique shop owner John and Faye Hungerford, that can be put down solely to the generosity of Newlyn’s residents.

Local CFA members and even those keen to just lend a hand spent hour after hour banding together to help the Hungerford’s get back on their feet.

The truck had destroyed a shed, destroyed about $30,000 in antiques and came to a halt just metres from the bedroom where the couple were sleeping. “It’s a lovely, tolerant, understanding town is Newlyn,” said Mr Hungerford, a resident of 17 years. “Everybody is so generous not only with their time, but their friendship as well.” Mr Hungerford said unlike a few surrounding towns, Newlyn was continuing to grow. He said there was the perfect mix of old timers and those who had recently moved to the area. “It’s a country hamlet in a phase of transition,” said Mr Hungerford.

The basics:

Municipality: Hepburn Shire Population: 318

First settled: 1853

Main industries: Agriculture, grazing

Claim to fame: AFL star Brad Sewell played junior football with Newlyn in the Central Highlands Football League. The Hawthorn premiership player comes from a strong football family, with younger brother Myles a a triple premiership player with North Ballarat roosters in the VFL and Adam the coach of the Newlyn Cats.

Five fast facts:

1. Newlyn was named after the fishing village of Newlyn in Cornwall, England.

2. The town was put on the map in November last year when a semi-trailer truck crash through the historic antique shop, missing the adjoining house my metres.

3. The Newlyn Football Club has not won a senior premiership for 10 years. Only three different clubs have won it since the Cats last reigned supreme in 2003.

4. The original Newlyn Reservoir was completed in 1871. Enlargement of the storage to its current capacity of 3125 megalitres was completed in 1961.

5. The Restorers Shed and the Hall were established in 1886 and form the current Antiques and Cottage Garden Nursery.

Five things to do:

1. There are a number of hidden watering holes around Newlyn in which to cast a line, not to mention the expansive Newlyn Reservoir. Why not dust off the fishing rod, find yourself some bait and cast away.

2. Looking to get lost? Well the Tangled Maze is the perfect place. Located between Newlyn and Creswick, the Tangled Maze is a full-living shrub maze set among a tranquil nursery. In addition to the maze, there is also mini golf to keep the kids entertained.

3. If you are looking to get your share of culture and art then the Divayevo Arts Heritage Heritage Centre is the perfect place. Located in Barkstead, less than 15 kilometres from Newlyn, it is great spot to indulge the senses

4. One can't mention things to do in Newlyn without naming the Antiques and Cottage Garden Nursery. Run by husband and wife John and Fay Hungerford for the last 17 years, it has an extensive list of wares dating back to the 1700s.

5. A bit of exercise never goes astray. Why not head down to the local recreation reserve, the home of both Newlyn's football and cricket teams. If team sport isn't your thing, running a few laps of the oval would never hurt.