Meet some of the fishermen who have made sustainable fishing part of their everyday life.
It takes all of us to help protect the ocean. From the haddock, crab and scallop fishermen off Shetland, to the sardine fishermen down in the bays of Cornwall, it takes long hours and dedication to help keep the oceans teeming with life for future generations.
Poole Harbour clams and cockles
The sustainable journey of the south-coast clam and cockle fishery.
Cornish sardines
The story of life at sea for the Cornish fishers whose resilience and collaborative outlook have ensured sardines will be available for generations to come.
Cornish hake
How the family run Cornish hake fishery became the first certified sustainable UK hake fishery.
Scottish haddock
Read about their lifelong passion for fishing, the unknown challenges of the ocean and the job satisfaction of the men behind the haddock fishery.
Shetland mussels
The beautiful and pristine waters of the Shetland Islands are home to the mussel fisheries of the Thomason brothers and the Pottinger's. Learn how mussels sustain the community in Shetland.
Dive deeper
What is sustainable fishing?
Learn what it is and how it impacts stocks, habitats and livelihoods.
Oceans at risk
More than a third of the world’s fish stocks now fished beyond their sustainable limits.
A blue foods future
Sustainably caught fish and seafood will help feed our growing population.