'Tiz a chilly end to the week in Newlyn.

Johnny tows another completed fender toits new home...

and is kept busy removing the old from the harbour - that's an example of just how much damage marine worms can do in seven years...

between these two, an awful lot of fish have been caught...

thanks largely to funding from Historic England, the Old Quay has been given a new lease of life - it won't be too long before there is electricity available

who would have thought crabbers would be fishing for the very fish that predates on shellfish?!..

meanwhile, Friday's market id full of net fsh, mostly hake from the Ygraine...

Ajax...

Silver Dawn...

and Ocean Pride...

a nice little trio of ling...

the usual suspects landed last night...

many fish, like these tub gurnards, have surprisingly big mouths for their size...

the weather continues to keep the imshore boats fromputtingout to sea, almost nothing from them n the fridge this morning...

apart from a few octos whose favourite diet is shellfish...

so the big question is, will there be plenty of these left to catch this summer?

beaver at work...

dull, grey and not very warm, Spring hasn't quite sprung yet!

 

Monday morning and the mist has gone!

After Newlyn was covered in mist for 36 hours over the weekend, the harbour woke up to blue(ish) skies...

and a market full of fish...

much of it from the port's biggest boat...

the beam trawler Enterprise...

monk tails galore...

some fishermen use seaweed, others use old hessian sacks...

to keep the air full of moisture which allows shellfish like these lobsters to live out of water for many hours...

stack 'em high...

top quality fish like these John Dory...

brill...

squid...

monk tails...

and pollock all came courtesy of the inshore fleet that managed to catch the first break in the weather for many days...

hopefully, the start of better weather to come - mists and fogs are common at this time of year as winter moves into spring and the temperature difference between the sea and land masses begins to shift.

Octopus Bloom: MMO Launches Stakeholder Support Survey

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is reaching out to fisheries stakeholders to better understand the real-world impacts of the recent octopus bloom. Whether the surge in octopus populations has proven to be a new opportunity or a significant challenge, the MMO is inviting those affected to share their experiences through a voluntary online survey.

Why Your Input Matters

The primary goal of this survey is to gather first-hand evidence on what kind of support the industry actually needs. By participating, stakeholders help the MMO:

• Identify specific economic impacts caused by the bloom.

• Pinpoint preferred routes of support for those working on the water.

• Contribute to the development of a long-term management strategy for octopus and the fisheries they affect.

While the MMO notes that completing the survey does not guarantee the introduction of specific measures, the data is vital for building a clear picture of the current landscape. This feedback will directly guide the exploration of future options and help determine what support mechanisms may be feasible.

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Survey Details

• Time Commitment: Approximately 15 minutes.

• Who Should Participate: Individuals, representatives of fishermen’s associations, industry groups, or businesses.

• Accessibility: If you require a large-print version of the form, please contact fmp@marinemanagement.org.uk.

Take the survey here: Octopus bloom: A survey to understand stakeholder requests for support

For details on how your data is handled, you can review the MMO Personal Information Charter.

First #FishyFriday in March

 

It's that time of year when below the waterline gets a seeing-to...

JT hard rock driller in action...

landing time for the visiting inshore trawler Ann Louise...

as Spanish Eyes II waits to come alongside the market...

but has to wait...

for the beam trawler St Georges,,,

to pull away from the quayside...

it's thirsty work looking for breakfast...

change that trawl...

Firiday's market found a good mix of fish from cuttles...

to squid...

to this huge gilt head bream...

and the usual mix of quality flats like these megs and plaice...

large lemons...

and more unusually, grey mullet...

and great weavers...

plenty of big megrims from the beam trawler St Georges...

inshore tails...

and a few reds and black bream to finish...

on a morning of cool blue hues in the harbour.