‘Empty’ Russian threat on Barents Sea access triggers UK ban on Russian boats, fisheries minister rules out compensation for SW pollack fishermen, and Irish industry fury at ‘secret talks’ on Icelandic access. Plus: an in-depth look at the state of the art new pelagic trawler Christina S, the facts behind the media headlines about fisheries’ carbon footprint, a day in the life of the president of the Jersey Fishermen’s Association – and just two weeks left to make your Fishing News Awards nominations!

‘Empty’ Russian threat on Barents Sea access triggers UK ban on Russian boats, fisheries minister rules out compensation for SW pollack fishermen, and Irish industry fury at ‘secret talks’ on Icelandic access. Plus: an in-depth look at the state of the art new pelagic trawler Christina S, the facts behind the media headlines about fisheries’ ca....