UK fisheries survey logbooks from the 1930s to 1950s have been digitised for the first time, revealing how cod responded to changing temperatures in the last century.
Scientists at the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) and the University of Exeter found that at the time, the warm seas experienced around Norway benefitted the cod, similar to the conditions there today.
Most cod eaten by the UK comes from northern seas including the Barents Sea around Norway, because the stocks there at the moment are at record highs. Cod stocks were also big...
Marine litter can undermine the psychological benefits of coastal environments, a study has shown.
The beneficial effects of the blue environment to human health and well-being are well documented, but there has been little research into how the growing global issue of marine litter might negate them.
To measure this, Plymouth University secured funding from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to assess public reaction to the differing conditions of coastlines.
A new mobile-friendly interactive website has been launched today to help anglers, and would-be anglers, find the best spot to fish.
Fishinginfo.co.uk provides everything needed for a fishing trip, from searching for fishing spots to what the weather is doing and live water levels to information on buying a rod licence and where to buy kit.
Produced by the Angling Trust in partnership with the Environment Agency, Met Office and Post Office, Fishinginfo.co.uk is part of a major nationwide drive to increase participation in angling.
Popular North Sea fish such as haddock, plaice and lemon sole could become less common on our menus because they will be constrained to preferred habitat as seas warm, according to a study published in Nature Climate Change.
Fish distributions are limited by water temperature and some species can only thrive in certain habitats and depths. In the last 40 years the North Sea has warmed four times faster than the global average and further warming is predicted over the coming century, leading fisheries scientists to study how this will impact on commercial species.
Consent has beengiven for the erection of two sculptured waves and interpretive pillars at Fisherman’s Gap, Seaton, that will form one of a series of local meeting and information points to promote and inform the public about Seaton Jurassic.
The other information points will be at Axmouth Harbour, on the Wetlands and at Seaton Hole. Their purpose is to extend the reach of the centre into the town and along the Jurassic Coast and are key to reaping the benefits of Seaton Jurassic by increasing footfall in the town, on the coast and in the Axe Estuary.
The county by the sea, Devon offers the best fresh fish restaurants and take away options perfect for those who enjoy traditional fish and chips and for those wanting a fancier catch of the day dish. Visit Devon lists some of the best places for fish...
Plymouth
The Boathouse Café
Renovated from an old fisherman’s store, The Boathouse Cafe boasts a fresh bright interior and features a mezzanine level. The Boathouse Cafe is perfect for delicious fresh fish dining from daytime through to evening and there’s also covered and heated outdoor seating on the quayside,...
South West Water has been ordered to pay over £40,000 in fines and costs after polluting a Devon watercourse in a case brought by the Environment Agency. Exeter Crown Court heard how a combination of plant break down, telemetry failures and poor management on the part of South West Water resulted in Woodbury’s Polly Brook becoming contaminated with poor quality sewage, which subsequently led to the death of a number of fish. South West Water admitted to two charges, namely by allowing sewage effluent that had not been fully treated to pollute the stream and also, failing to notify the...
Fish, the critically acclaimed progressive rock singer/songwriter, and former lead singer of Marillion, brings his extensive 13-date tour to Exeter.
Billed as The Moveable Feast Tour this nationwide trek is named after his new album A Feast Of Consequences. Fish will perform songs from the new album, as well as his solo album tracks, including early Marillion classics.
Fish operates outside of ‘the industry’ and so this new release will be available via www.fishheadsclub.com
Fish exposed to increased noise levels consume less food and show more stress-related behaviour, according to new research from the University of Bristol and the University of Exeter.
However, the way fish decreased their food intake differed between the two British species tested.
When exposed to noise, three-spined sticklebacks made more foraging errors, whereas European minnows tended to socially interact more often with their companion fish or to reduce activity.
The team used controlled laboratory experiments to investigate how the foraging behaviour of...
This year Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium, is celebrating fish in all their forms. Fantastic Fish is a year-long event promoting sustainable fishing and a greater awareness of just how great fish are. There will be fish trails, fish talks and fish arts and crafts.
Clare Rugg, operations manager at the charity, said: “Some fish species are part of the collection - others are food! Fish are amazing, vital, beautiful and useful.”
The Living Coasts aquarium has a collection of fish from local waters, from the mangrove regions of the world and a collection of...
