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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.

Shetland brown crab

Shetland brown crab

The only brown crab fishery certified as sustainable in the world.

Shetland scallops

Shetland scallops

How a whole community comes together to ensure the future of scallops.

Poole Harbour clams and cockles

Poole Harbour clams and cockles

The sustainable journey of the south-coast clam and cockle fishery.

Cornish sardines

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.

Scottish haddock

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.