Cod population up – but TAC advice down, following adoption of new stock model. First bluefin tuna landed in the Western Isles – and Japanese buyers lined up. NGO threatens Defra with court action for failing to follow ICES advice. EU ups the stakes on the pelagic row with the northern states – and the UK comes in for more criticism. Plus: all you need to know about the Whelk FMP, an in-depth look at the cutting-edge new Shetland stern trawler Prolific, and heritage smacks set sail in the Mersea Oyster Dredging Match.

Cod population up – but TAC advice down, following adoption of new stock model. First bluefin tuna landed in the Western Isles – and Japanese buyers lined up. NGO threatens Defra with court action for failing to follow ICES advice. EU ups the stakes on the pelagic row with the northern states – and the UK comes in for more criti....