In episode 124 of the Seafood Matters Podcast, titled The Betrayal of British Fishing, the conversation dives straight into the turbulent waters of the UK's current fishing landscape. Featuring interviews with Mike Park OBE, CEO of the Scottish White Fish Producers Association, and Mike Cohen, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations, the episode unpacks the harsh realities facing coastal communities today.
The guests share their candid thoughts on the recent Brexit reset negotiations and what the latest 12-year EU access deal actually means for the future of British fleets. They also tackle the controversies sparked by David Attenborough's new documentary, Ocean, and its high-profile push for a blanket ban on bottom trawling.
It is a grounded, no-nonsense look at the clash between celebrity-led environmental campaigns, political manoeuvring, and the everyday challenges of the people working to produce sustainable food at sea.
