Seafood Matters Podcast

Marine ecologist Bryce Stewart, Associate Professor at the University of Plymouth, unpacks the power and pitfalls of Attenborough’s Ocean, urging nuance in the bottom trawling debate and reminding us that even good science can spark very different views. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @se...

Robert Clark, CEO of the IFCAs, challenges Attenborough’s “Ocean” for pushing simplistic anti-fishing narratives that ignore the complex realities of coastal communities and sustainable management. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com Be...

Dr. Mark Dickey Collas questions the storytelling in Attenborough’s "Ocean" and the effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas, highlighting overlooked crises like vanishing eels and seabirds. He also shares insights from the UNOC-3 summit in Nice. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatte...

Marine social scientist Sarah Coulthard praises the beauty of Attenborough’s Ocean film and its powerful impact on audiences. She also voices concern that it unfairly casts fishermen as part of the problem, overlooking their vital role in ocean life and solutions. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com So...

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Mike Park OBE slams Starmer’s Brexit reset and shares what it means for UK fisheries. And kicking off our new series, Jim Cowie begins a deep dive into bottom trawling - speaking with industry insiders and fishery scientists to expose the truth behind environmental campaigns and political agendas. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie: Email...

Romy Betts, PhD researcher in sustainable fisheries, discusses the need for Bridlington to diversify beyond shellfish, highlighting the importance of combining fishermen’s experience with science for a stronger fishing future. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com Social...

PhD researcher Nick Rooke and lecturer Magnus Johnson reveal how heavy bait use is affecting lobster behavior on the Holderness coast. They call for a shift to a more sustainable, multi-species fishery using both mobile and static gear. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcas...

Chef Cyrus Todiwala, spice master, shares his sustainable food vision and journey from India to London’s iconic Café Spice Namasté. He explains the Marine Conservation Society’s Good Fish Guide and its simple, effective traffic light system. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmattersp...

Kathryn Novak of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership shares how they reduce bycatch, integrate nature into industry assessments, and help businesses invest in sustainable fishing. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com Become a supporter...

Tom Rossiter, co-founder of CatchCam Technologies, shares how his fishing industry roots inspired innovative solutions for sustainability. We also explore how the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership drives supermarket investment in better fishing practices. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.sea...

Michael Tait, MD of Shetland Mussels Ltd, shares how Shetland’s A-grade waters help produce top-quality mussels with a low carbon footprint. He also introduces Shellvolution, which aims to provide sustainable growth and quality jobs in mussel farming. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafood...

Fisherman Ian Wightman shares his challenges and efforts to unite government, environmentalists, and fishing groups for a sustainable future.  Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com. Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast W...

Colm O’Rourke shares his journey from fishing to running The Lobster Pot and Blackness Distillery, where he crafts whisky, gin, and rum. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com. Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website...

Best selling author John Goodlad returns to the show delving into the conflict between the seafood industry and environmentalists, exploring sustainability and sharing insights from his lifelong career and acclaimed historical research. This episode features a reproduction of John's recent lecture at the Orkney International Science Festival which you can watch on their official YouTube channel he...

Magnus Johnson, a senior environmental marine science lecturer at the University of Hull, explores the collapse of Scarborough’s traditional fishing industry, AI's potential in fisheries, and the impact of wind farms on UK fishing grounds. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodca...

Join CJ Jackson, head of the Billingsgate Seafood School and renowned food writer, as she shares her journey into food and the history of London’s iconic fish market, soon relocating to Dagenham. Discover a 1938 baked Megrim recipe once loved by the late Queen Elizabeth II and hear CJ's passion for seafood and heritage. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. A...

Nathan de Rozarieux, a fisheries consultant and inshore fisherman from Cornwall, joins us to discuss his roles at Seafish and the Fishermen’s Mission. He delves into the challenges posed by offshore wind expansion, highlighting its potential to disrupt the UK’s most productive fishing areas and reshape the industry forever. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtub...

Award-winning author and food writer Jenny Jefferies shares the dangers of ultra-processed foods, and discusses the need for stronger connections between producers and consumers. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com. Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.c...

Hans Unkles, a fisherman from Tayvallich in the Mull of Kintyre, shares his journey from boat builder to fisherman, and the challenges he faced in creating the world's first electric-powered commercial fishing boat, which he continues to operate today. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoo...

In this episode, fishery scientist Dave Mackay discusses how North Sea management struggles to balance cod stocks, seals, and the broader marine ecosystem. He also challenges assumptions about sustainable fishing methods and seal diets. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast....

In this episode we welcome back Fisheries Scientist Dr. Jon Kristjansson and Orkney fisherman Iain Harcus. Iain discusses haddock issues on the fishing grounds, while Jón explains the urgent need for scientists to understand fish starvation to tackle this growing crisis. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated...

In this episode, we meet Ian Fletcher, a scallop fisherman with 46 years of experience on Scotland's west coast. Ian shares how fishermen are hunters at the mercy of nature and discusses the careful management that keeps the Scottish scallop fishery sustainable for the future. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the ded...

In this episode, Professor Baukje De Roos from the Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen discusses the health benefits of fresh, local seafood. Learn how it can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and provide essential vitamin D when sunlight is scarce. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated web...

In this episode, Donna Fordyce, Chief Executive of Seafood from Scotland, shares insights into the organization's global efforts to promote Scottish seafood at major exhibitions in Tokyo, Singapore, Barcelona, and Boston. She also discusses how Seafood Scotland played a crucial role in keeping the industry informed during Brexit and the pandemic. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast...