Welcome news for once in Fishing News! Scientists finally confirm fishermen’s long held evidence about increases in fish stocks in the Northern North Sea, recommending Cod quota increase of 44% for 2023, and  an increase in Haddock of 160%! A population boom of Octopus in the south west, meanwhile, and strong demand by UK consumers, has lead to a temporary bonanza for SW fishermen, although concerned exist about the number of lobster being eaten by the Octopus, which weigh as much as 4kg. In other pages, the first Management Plan for scallops is discussed, and political reaction to the ongoing spatial squeeze fishermen are facing is discussed. 

Welcome news for once in Fishing News! Scientists finally confirm fishermen’s long held evidence about increases in fish stocks in the Northern North Sea, recommending Cod quota increase of 44% for 2023, and  an increase in Haddock of 160%! A population boom of Octopus in the south west, meanwhile, and strong demand by UK consumers, ....