Mike Park OBE is Chief Executive Officer of the Scottish White Fish Producers Association representing 260 individual vessels and 1400 fishermen. In this episode Mike explains how certain NGOs distort facts, sue governments, and attack the marketplace, attempting to stop the public from buying certain species of seafood, warning that their false misinformation and lies might eventually destroy the UK fishing industry. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and you can...

This episode sees the return of John Goodlad, a friend of the show from Shetland, sharing stories from his best-selling book - The Salt Roads. John was Chief Executive Officer of the Shetland Fishermen’s Association and the Shetland Fish Producers Organisation, and is the current chairman of Fishing Innovation and Sustainability, and a board member of the North Atlantic Fisheries College. In this episode John tells the extraordinary story of how for more than two hundred years the salt fish...

With over 20 years of experience in the UK fishing industry Kara Brydson is the Executive Director of fisheries Innovation and Sustainability based in Pitlochry in Central Scotland. In this episode Kara discusses how modern fishing technologies are being used to secure a more stable future for both fishermen and the environment. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and you can also hear it on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com. Contact Jim...

Alan Addison skippers the Venture IV which fishes out of Kinlochbervie and Scrabster. In this episode we discuss the controversial fishing practices of foreign owned boats landing in the UK, and Alan highlights how they willfully damage the seabed and accurate stock assessment. Exploring the complexities of quota regulations, Alan suggests a new approach which he believes might reduce the growing frustration in the way our government handles quota management and the activities of foreign...

Stelios Theocharous was born in Cyprus and after studying in the UK he worked for his family fish & chip shops, which they still own. In 2006, Stelios established Ceres, a batter supply company named after the Roman goddess of harvests, which supplies and advises the UK frying and restaurant trades. And if this wasn’t enough for one man, he also hosts and produces the “Ceres Podcast” which regularly appears in the top 100 Food podcasts in the UK charts. Having forged close...

Since 2016 Nathalie Steins has been a senior researcher and project leader at Wageningen Marine Research in Holland, and Chair of the ICES Human Dimension Steering Group. In this discussion, Nathalie shares her opinions on how Brexit has affected quota negotiations, and she highlights the importance of closer relationships between scientists and fishermen. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks, and you can also hear it on the dedicated website,...

John Goodlad was chief executive officer of the Shetland Fishermen’s Association and the Shetland Fish Producers Organization, chairman of Fishing Innovation and Sustainability, and a board member of the North Atlantic Fisheries College. In this discussion, John explains how he farmed organic salmon, pioneered annual fish quota allocations, and established community-owned fish quotas. --- Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks, and you can also hear it on the dedicated...

Mike Park is Chief Executive Officer of the Scottish White Fish Producers Association, the largest fishing association in Europe, and he advises international fisheries scientists and policymakers during annual quota negotiations. In this episode, Mike discusses his goals for achieving harmonious accord between the environment, consumers, and fishermen. --- Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks, and you can also hear it on the dedicated website,...

This episode features Kevin Dalgleish, chef and patron of Aberdeen's "Amuse by Kevin Dalgleish," and representative of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, who was classically trained by the legendary Anton Edelman at The London Savoy.

In this episode, Ashley engages with Mihir Pershad, the founder and CEO of Umami Meats [bioworks], a “not caught seafood” startup based in Singapore. Mihir claims his product will “safeguard our oceans by increasing the sustainability of wild stocks.” However, this episode comes only days after Italy's Agriculture Minister, Francesco Lollobrigida, stated: “Italy is the first nation in the world that is safe from the social and economic risks of synthetic food.” We explore the production...

In this episode we chat with Mark Dickey-Collas, the Chair of the Advisory Committee at ICES (www.ices.dk). Mark, known on social media @DickeyCollas, has experience spanning three decades, and he brings a unique perspective to the table, having served as a national fisheries science expert in Northern Ireland and the Netherlands. Mark’s expertise lies in fisheries, the ecosystem approach, and the application of science for policy. Join us as we unravel the fascinating world of marine science...

In today's episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Professor Michel Kaiser, an esteemed expert in Fisheries Conservation based at the Lyell Centre, in Scotland’s Heriot-Watt University. Not only is he a former Chief Scientist at the university, but he also held the vital role of Science and Standards Director at the Marine Stewardship Council.With a rich academic background, including a professorship in Marine Conservation at Bangor University for two decades, Professor Kaiser's work...

John Manson is a Scrabster local with a remarkable 23-year tenure as a member of the Thurso lifeboat crew. John recently sat down for an interview with Jim, reliving his memories from the island of Stroma.

Our latest podcast episode delves into the fascinating life of John Manson, a Scrabster local with a remarkable 23-year tenure as a member of the Thurso lifeboat crew. John recently sat down for an interview with Jim, reliving his memories from the island of Stroma.

Roberta holds a Master of Arts degree in Gastronomy from the University of Adelaide, and she managed the Sydney Seafood School, Australia's largest recreational cooking school, for more than 20 years.

Franz Scheurer is a professional Photographer and Musician living in Australia, and he is renowned for being an encyclopedia of food and drink knowledge. In this episode, Jim and Franz discuss everything from capturing food on film to whisky-matching with fish.

As a marine biologist, pro diver, underwater explorer, and environmental activist, Joe Redfern discusses his forthcoming peer-reviewed paper about the 2021 crab mortalities along the English coastline.

In 1999, Alistair Blair founded the first online fishmonger, "The Fish Society." Today, the company has delivered over 1 million seafood meals nationwide with next-day delivery.

Do crustaceans feel pain? In this episode, Jim and Ashley Cowie speak with Dr. Robert Elwood, an Emeritus Professor of Animal Behaviour at Queen's University, Belfast, who has published several papers about sentience in crustaceans.

Since 1913, the UK and Ireland's fishing industries have benefited from the successful trade publication Fishing News, which is edited by Andy Read.

Peter Bruce is a successful Scottish fisherman, and in this episode he talks with Jón Kristjánsson, a fisheries scientist from Iceland, about the UK fishing industry.

Ray Hilborn is a marine biologist and fisheries scientist who currently works as a professor of aquatic and fishery science at the University of Washington.

Dr Richard Newton is a doctor of philosophy and research fellow in the Institute of Aquaculture at the University of Stirling. Over the past two decades Richard has worked in a number of roles in aquaculture production facilities in Scotland and for the Institute’s consultancy office (Stirling Aquaculture, STAQ) specialising in Aquaculture Life Cycle Analysis (LCA). Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and you can also hear it on the dedicated website...

Before launching FishThink.com, Andrew Mallison was CEO of the Global Aquaculture Alliance, the only world-wide association for the aquaculture industry. Prior to that, he was Director General of IFFO, the international trade association representing producers, traders and buyers in the marine ingredients sector. Andrew was also the Global Procurement Manager for seafood at UK based retailer Marks and Spencer plc and Director of Standards and Licencing at the Marine Stewardship Council...