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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Fish and chip lovers told to completely avoid eating UK cod amid population crisis

UK-caught cod populations are declining, prompting conservationists to recommend alternatives like European hake or haddock.
fromMail Online
1 day ago
Environment

Scientists call for Brits to ditch COD as stocks plummet

Cod and chips may soon be unavailable due to declining cod stocks and sustainability concerns.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Fish and chip lovers told to completely avoid eating UK cod amid population crisis

UK-caught cod populations are declining, prompting conservationists to recommend alternatives like European hake or haddock.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Scientists call for Brits to ditch COD as stocks plummet

Cod and chips may soon be unavailable due to declining cod stocks and sustainability concerns.
#seafood
London food
fromLondon On The Inside
1 day ago

The Sea, The Sea Is Opening a New Bistro and Fish Shop

The Sea, The Sea is expanding with a new bistro and fish shop across Pavilion Road, featuring a larger retail offering and an evening seafood bar.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

The seafood industry bets Americans will eat more fish if it looks more like meat

The seafood industry is transforming fish products to resemble popular meat dishes to appeal to American consumers.
SF food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Why You Might Want To Rethink Buying Seafood At The Counter - Tasting Table

Buying frozen seafood can be more economical and safer than fresh, as much fresh seafood is previously frozen and thawed before display.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

It shouldn't take a war for Britain to wake up to the need for food security | Tim Lang

The UK must prioritize food security and diversify food supply chains to mitigate vulnerabilities exposed by global crises.
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

French fishermen block ports to protest against fuel price rises

The préfecture called for the immediate lifting of the blockades of Corsican port facilities, which are causing serious harm to Corsican households and businesses without providing a solution for the professionals concerned.
France news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ed Miliband hold firm! North sea oil and gas drilling won't help anyone other than Nigel Farage | Zoe Williams

Ed Miliband faces pressure to support new North Sea oil and gas licenses despite Labour's green energy commitments.
East Bay food
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

These Are Seattle's Best Restaurants For Salmon, Recommended By A Longtime Resident - Tasting Table

Seattle's identity is deeply intertwined with its salmon-centric seafood culture and waterfront dining experiences.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
3 days ago

You can now eat fish from the Hudson River. No, we are not kidding.

New York State now allows limited fish consumption from the Lower Hudson River due to reduced PCB levels.
Board games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

The GOTY Of 2026 Could Be A Fishing Game - Kotaku

About Fishing is an ambitious game blending tranquility with macabre elements, focusing on fishing techniques and a narrative involving a grandfather's legacy.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany news: Baltic humpback whale 'Timmy' still breathing

A humpback whale named 'Timmy' is stranded in shallow Baltic waters, prompting ongoing monitoring by officials.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Endangered salmon returned to Northern California, then the money dried up

The state is ending support for salmon restoration efforts, jeopardizing the reintroduction of winter-run Chinook to ancestral waters.
SF food
fromFast Company
6 days ago

One of the most infamous seafood promotions in history could be making a comeback. But there's a catch

Red Lobster is considering bringing back the endless shrimp promotion as a limited-time offering after its previous financial impact.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 hours ago

Seagulls launch coordinated' attacks on children at Easter egg hunt

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, including reproductive rights and climate change, without paywalls.
Upper West Side
fromGothamist
6 days ago

NY is relaxing restrictions on eating Hudson River fish - but maybe go easy for now

Fish consumption advisories for the lower Hudson River have been updated, allowing limited consumption for sensitive groups, but caution remains essential.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Reeves faces fury over 17.5bn North Sea block - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Oil and gas companies have had their North Sea profits all but wiped out by a punitive energy profits levy that has made the UK virtually uninvestable.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Painting eyes on takeaway boxes can stop gulls stealing chips, study shows

When faced with a choice between a box with eyes painted on it and a plain box, the gulls were slower to approach the box with eyes and less likely to peck at it.
Pets
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Mediterranean sharks are vanishing in a legal void

Longnose spurdog sharks, locally known as kalb al-bahr, are sold on Libyan fish markets. Fishermen catch them even though they are carrying eggs, driven by economic necessity.
World news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 hours ago

Why the RSPB is warning bird lovers to take down feeders this summer

Significant declines in UK's greenfinch and starling populations raise concerns, with starlings hitting record lows and greenfinches remaining two-thirds lower than 1979 levels.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Mumbai's historic dock quietens as fuel crisis chokes fishing trade

Rising diesel costs have crippled Mumbai's fishing industry, leaving boats idle and threatening livelihoods in coastal communities.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

North Sea gas saves UK billions a year, analysis shows amid calls for more drilling

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
#whale-rescue
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany news: Rescuers launch fresh whale rescue effort

Conservationists are attempting to rescue a whale stranded for the second time on Germany's Baltic coast.
SF food
fromFast Company
1 week ago

I ate lab-grown salmon. It was nothing like I expected

Lab-grown fish offers a sustainable alternative to traditional fishing, addressing concerns about animal harm and environmental impact.
#energy-security
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

UK warned it needs to drill in North Sea amid global instability

The UK must increase domestic oil and gas production to ensure energy security and reduce dependence on imports.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

How new fishing tech can reduce bycatch of turtles and other creatures

"There are not very many conservation issues that I'm aware of where industry and conservationists and consumers and the fishermen and the resource users all want the same thing. Every stakeholder wants less bycatch."
Pets
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

UK opening new oil and gas fields would imperil global climate goals, experts say

Opening new oil and gas fields in the North Sea threatens global climate targets and undermines the UK's leadership in climate action.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Thousands of seabirds dying on western Europe's coasts

Thousands of seabirds, primarily puffins, are washing up dead on Atlantic coasts due to severe winter storms, with populations already stressed by avian flu, food scarcity, and marine pollution.
#north-sea
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Hundreds of North Sea licences granted by Conservatives have so far produced only 36 days worth of gas'

New North Sea oil and gas projects have produced only 36 days' worth of gas despite hundreds of licenses granted since 2010.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Hundreds of North Sea licences granted by Conservatives have so far produced only 36 days worth of gas'

New North Sea oil and gas projects have produced only 36 days' worth of gas despite hundreds of licenses granted since 2010.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Would more North Sea drilling mean lower energy prices for UK consumers?

Oil prices may rise to $150 a barrel due to supply issues, impacting costs across various sectors despite proposed UK drilling plans.
Silicon Valley food
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

The Big Protein crowd has come for tiny fish

Sardines have transformed from pandemic novelty into a mainstream American dietary staple, driven by social media influencers and marketed as sustainable, convenient superfoods with premium positioning.
#deep-sea-mining
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A national scandal': trawlers scour seabeds of supposedly protected UK waters

Marine protected areas in England are ineffective as industrial trawlers continue to overfish and damage ecosystems despite their designated protection.
#uk-energy-policy
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ministers rebuff trade body's call to boost North Sea oil and gas production

The UK government dismisses warnings about increasing reliance on energy imports amid global instability and calls for more domestic oil and gas production.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ministers rebuff trade body's call to boost North Sea oil and gas production

The UK government dismisses warnings about increasing reliance on energy imports amid global instability and calls for more domestic oil and gas production.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry

The haul of lobsters, Maine's best known export and a key piece of the state's identity and culture, has declined every year since 2021, and some scientists have cited as a reason warming oceans that spur migration to Canadian waters.
Miscellaneous
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Badenoch criticised for peddling dangerous fantasy' about North Sea oil drilling

Kemi Badenoch's push for new North Sea oil and gas licenses is criticized as ineffective for reducing energy prices.
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

The 'Oyster Capital Of The East Coast' Isn't The State You Might Expect - Tasting Table

East Coast oysters are known and loved over the world for the clean minerality and distinctive salinity, which is reflective of the cold Atlantic waters where they come from. Although Maine and Maryland get a lot of credit, oysters are present along the continent's entire eastern coast, as far north as Canada's Prince Edward Island all the way down to South Florida.
Silicon Valley food
#whale-stranding
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

Mass stranding of whales on Scottish beach caused by loyalty to their pod, report finds

Fifty-five long-finned pilot whales stranded on Isle of Lewis in 2023 died because the pod followed a female experiencing difficult birth, driven by their strong social cohesion and protective behavior.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Mass stranding of 55 whales in Scotland caused by loyalty towards pod

Over 50 pilot whales stranded on a Scottish beach in July 2023 likely died after following a female in distress during childbirth, with only one successfully refloated.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Mass stranding of 55 whales in Scotland caused by loyalty towards pod

Over 50 pilot whales stranded on a Scottish beach in July 2023 likely died after following a female in distress during childbirth, with only one successfully refloated.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How the Galapagos of west Africa' is plundered by floating fish factories

Industrial fishing vessels illegally exploit sardinella stocks at the boundaries of Guinea-Bissau's protected Bijagos archipelago, threatening local fishers and endangered wildlife dependent on this critical food source.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Eel fisher takes on authorities at Belfast court over pollution in UK's largest lake

Authorities are being challenged for failing to prevent ecological collapse of Lough Neagh due to pollution.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

North Sea jobs safeguarded as HMRC drops challenge to Petrofac rescue deal

Over 2,000 North Sea jobs are secured after HMRC dropped legal action against Petrofac's restructuring deal with CB&I.
SF food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

8 Seafood Chains With The Worst Quality Fish, According To Reviews - Tasting Table

Chain restaurants serve low-quality seafood that falls below acceptable standards, with Long John Silver's exemplifying poor fish preparation through excessive battering and unappetizing presentation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Parties launch Holyrood campaigns against backdrop of voter indecision

Scottish political parties are campaigning for the Holyrood election, focusing on independence and contrasting their approaches to Nigel Farage's influence.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it?

ILI Group plans to develop a massive artificial intelligence data centre on 100 hectares of farmland near HMP Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire, promising job creation and investment while facing local opposition over environmental and community impact concerns.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Badenoch hits out at 'weak' Starmer for 'hiding behind' Miliband on North Sea drilling - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Badenoch highlighted pressure from trade unions and former Labour Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair, arguing that Starmer had the authority to act but was choosing to defer responsibility.
UK politics
Dining
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Shellfish Red Flag We Just Can't Ignore At Seafood Restaurants - Tasting Table

Raw shellfish must be kept on ice at all times in restaurants, as bacteria grows rapidly above 40°F, making proper temperature control essential for food safety.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Octopus Prime: Inside a Growing and Controversial Farming Effort

Octopuses possess intelligence and emotional capacity, raising ethical questions about the feasibility and morality of commercial farming despite emerging technological advances.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Pollock and chips? Chippies face closure unless we eat cheaper fish, says owner

Fish and chip shop owners warn that rising cod prices threaten traditional chippies' survival, urging customers to accept cheaper fish alternatives like pollock to keep businesses viable.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

More North Sea drilling will put UK at mercy of fossil fuel markets, ministers say

Expanding North Sea drilling risks further exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets, while the UK aims for energy sovereignty through clean power alternatives.
Environment
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Woke scientists call for Brits to ditch the scampi and chips

Bottom trawling for scampi releases trapped carbon from ocean sediment, threatening climate stability and marine ecosystems.
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why You Don't See Fish And Chips Wrapped In Newspaper Anymore - Tasting Table

Fish and chips were traditionally wrapped in newspaper, which transferred toxic ink to food until EU regulations banned the practice in 1976 due to health and safety concerns.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

When Buying Seafood, It's A Major Red Flag If You Can't Find These Certifications On The Packaging - Tasting Table

Consumers must be aware that seafood fraud, in which vendors label cheaper fish as products of higher quality and price, is common practice. According to Oceana, fish is mislabeled 25 to 70% of the time, especially when it comes to prized fish like wild salmon and Atlantic cod. Those of us who care about the environment are also concerned with traceability,
Food & drink
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's betrayal': Shetland's scallop fishers brace for arrival of UK's largest salmon farm

Approval of the UK's largest planned salmon farm in Shetland intensifies conflict between local scallop fishers and fish-farm operators over ecological and economic strain.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Between Sea and City: Contemporary Fish Market Architecture

Fish markets shape coastal urban identity by mediating city-sea relations, embodying maritime culture, and evolving into hybrid public spaces tied to waterfront regeneration.
Environment
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Efforts Grow to Ban Octopus Farming

Mexico's Ecologist Green Party proposed legislation to ban octopus factory farming, citing the animals' tool-use capabilities, potential consciousness, and high mortality rates in captivity.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

More than 35m unexpected salmon deaths at Scottish farms sparks outcry

Scottish salmon farms reported over 35 million unexpected deaths in under three years amid minimal unannounced inspections and limited enforcement.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Keep An Eye Out For This Seafood-Label Red Flag At The Grocery Store - Tasting Table

Check seafood for off smell or color, suspicious price, unsanitary displays, additives like phosphates, mislabeling, and proper certifications to avoid poor-quality or fraudulent seafood.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Where Is Aldi's Seafood Sourced From? - Tasting Table

Aldi sources seafood from 136 fisheries (79 certified), partners with sustainability organizations, uses private-label production to cut costs, and provides sourcing details on packaging.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

EU's fishy digital cert system leaves exporters floundering

significant technical and legal shortcomings,
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

World's largest krill harvester at centre of row over blue tick' sustainability label

Krill are a keystone species and the main food source for whales, penguins and seals. Aker QRILL, the world's largest harvester of krill, a tiny crustacean and keystone of Antarctica's fragile ecosystem, and its sister company, Aker BioMarine, produce feed additives for aquaculture and dietary supplements for pets and humans.
Environment
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why It's A Major Red Flag If A Seafood Restaurant Doesn't Have Seasonal Offerings - Tasting Table

Seasonal seafood ensures better freshness, sustainability, and value; lack of seasonal offerings at restaurants is a major red flag.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Zoning in on Leith, Edinburgh It's been a joy to watch the area reinvent itself'

Leith is an evolving port district blending village community spirit with a thriving creative, multicultural food, culture and commerce scene while retaining historical character.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Tracking fisherman to track fish: The new technological approach to better understand ocean life

Global Fishing Watch uses AIS transponder data and artificial intelligence to track fishing vessels worldwide, providing unprecedented visibility into global fishing fleet movements and activities.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Swimming spots that could become designated dips

The government said the plans would increase the number of England's official bathing sites to 464. An official bathing spot on the Thames in London would mark a "vast transformation" in water quality in the river which was declared biologically dead in the 1950s due to pollution, officials said. Water minister Emma Hardy said rivers and beaches were "at the heart of so many communities, where people come together, families make memories and swimmers of all ages feel the benefits of being outdoors safely".
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

MP calls for help-to-buy scheme for boats

A help-to-buy scheme plus funded mentoring and training pathways are proposed to revive the fishing industry and make it a realistic career for young people.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

In Scotland, the fishing practice of scrapping ocean bottom continues despite promise

Weak enforcement of Marine Protected Areas and widespread permitting of destructive fishing methods are depleting Scotland's inshore fish stocks and damaging seabed habitats.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK urged to ratify high seas treaty to avoid being shut out of Ocean Cop summit

The UK risks missing the first Ocean Cop because parliament has not yet ratified the UN high seas treaty despite the UK's signature.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Here's how newly approved pop-up traps could extend Bay Area crab season: 'A hard-fought battle'

Ropeless pop-up crab traps received statewide approval in California, allowing commercial fishing while reducing whale entanglements and enabling reliable, trackable deployments.
Environment
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

You Might Want To Think Twice Before Ordering Eel At A Seafood Restaurant Again - Tasting Table

Eel consumption contributes to severe overfishing and environmentally harmful aquaculture, making eel a poor sustainable seafood choice.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We are hopeful': small signs of recovery for Scotland's rare capercaillie bird

Capercaillie numbers in parts of the Scottish Highlands show promising recovery due to targeted habitat management and conservation interventions.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas

An almost-depleted North Sea oil field will be repurposed to store CO2 via offshore CCS, aiming up to eight million tonnes annually by 2030.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tinsel to tidewall: discarded Christmas trees reused to protect Lancashire coastline

Discarded Christmas trees are buried on Lancashire beaches to rebuild sand dunes and protect coastal communities from sea-level rise and erosion.
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