Silent Seas - The Fish Race to the Bottom - now published in English

Silent Seas - The Fish Race to the Bottom is the book that made the Swedish government reverse its fisheries policy and changed the author’s career from journalist to politician. Now, July 2012, the English translation of Isabella Lövin’s award-winning Silent Seas is published.

Originally released in Sweden 2007 as Tyst hav, Silent Seas - The Fish Race to the Bottom is a revealing story about the fisheries crisis in Europe. Winning 14 awards, the book sparked such a debate in Sweden that the author, Isabella Lövin, was asked by the Green party to be a candidate in the 2009 European election.

After telling the story of how failed the EU’sCommon Fisheries Policy has become, Isabella Lövin is now working to change it as a leading member of the European Parliament’s fisheries committee. 

• “A compelling book, which all those who care about the future of our oceans will want to read.” – Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Hugh’s Fish Fight
• “This book will make you want to join the battle” – Dr. Daniel Pauly, Fisheries Centre, University of British Colombia

Read an interview with Isabella Lövin about the book: ”There’s a Limit to Fish Harvesting”

A taste of Cornish pastels in the Guardian

This weekend's Guardian Travel section ran an excellent piece on Newlyn's hot bed of creative courses for anyone interested in a holiday with a purpose. 


Newlyn School of Art, run by Henry Garfit, is housed in an old primary school 'up Paul Hill' hosts a range of paint, print and drawing courses. Constantly pounded by Atlantic swells the coastline provides ample opportunity for artistic endeavour.  So far the courses have attracted a diverse mix of those who definitely can, those who would like to and those who would do something different - meaning the groups learn in a lively working environment in and away from the studio space.


Coming up next week is a three day oil painting course with Neil Pinkett, one of Cornwall's foremost landscape painters.

Top job in Newlyn - Harbour Master wanted

There's a vacancy in Newlyn for the position of Harbour Master:

Undoubtedly a lively place to work

Newlyn Pier and Harbour Commissioners administer the busy port of Newlyn on the edge of Mounts Bay in Cornwall. We need to recruit a Harbour Manager who will initially work with and report to the present Harbour Master, eventually taking on that role on his retirement. 


Duties will include working closely with the Commissioners on an exciting project to redevelop much of the Harbour. 


As one of the UK’s busiest fishing ports Newlyn also boasts excellent leisure facilities and is located in one of the most picturesque parts of the UK In addition to boat handling and mooring skills, ideally you’ll possess a Masters Certificate of Competency or equivalent, as well as experience in, and an understanding of, the fishing industry and commercial marine environment along with recreational boating activities. Your ability to make sound decisions is crucial as is your ability to respond to maritime emergencies. You’ll know that education in a role like this is crucial, as is enforcement, and you will have the manner that reflects this.


Newlyn? It is in South West Cornwall, the UK’s most popular holiday destination with a wealth of leisure facilities almost on your doorstep.


For full details, including a job specification visit www.newlynharbour.com or write to us at:- Newlyn Pier and Harbour Commissioners The Harbour Office Newlyn Penznce Cornwall TR18 5HW


For further information you are welcome to contact andrewmunson@btconnect.com or telephone Andrew Munson on 01736 362523  

The NPHC have a temporary new web site - further details can be found there.

Misty Monday morning

Mission fans from Kelynack fish, must be quality on the market this morning.....

as always, the Lisa's re gurnards look cracking......

there's some big monk tails, probably be more if it wasn't for the seals.......

Butts' Bass by the box get an icing.......

a good shot of hake stacked four boxes high from the Ajax......

while the Little Pearl filled up on these gleaming rays......

there were a couple of sharks with the Gary M

looks like the boss is about......

as two tankers fill the St Georges with fuel - she's due her incline test today so will have to be loaded as if ready for sea - which should be by the end of the week if all goes well.......

bags o' scallops leave the deck of the Lady T Emiel........

bound to be a good night in the Fish.......

an indication as to how high the Coombe river was a few days ago.......

hopefully sales of Jelberts world famous ice cream are not affected too much by the slightly damp summer to date.....

Tom keeps watch on a mixture of traffic in the Bay this morning.

Rockfall rescue at Porthchapel beach near Land's End.

 The SAR helicopter from Culdrose was scrambled......

 along with the coastguard, some making their way from Porthcurno on foot.......

 the high cliffs around Porthchapel beach provided coastal path walkers with a vantage point wondering what was happening below......

 RNLI lifeboat 16-13 stood off the point........

 while the helicopter dropped a stretcher........

 down to the waiting team.......

 and hovered for a while.......

 not the only thing hovering around the cliffs at the time.......

 the man was lifted off after sustaining injuries from falling rock.......

 and taken to Treliske Hospital.......

 his condition unknown.........

 coastguards later sealed off the cliff area........

 where the rock had fallen from.......

though there are warnings on the path to the beach........

back in the Bay the cruise ship Europa is at anchor.