Rockall deal scuppered by David Cameron – on very day UK election is called; latest pelagic talks end with no agreement on quota shares – again; and contingency plans for Plymouth catches, with no immediate prospect of auction restarting. Plus: an innovative scallop suction dredge with the potential for use in a range of fisheries, new research aiming to fill the data gaps on black bream, and a skate-lining trip on a Shetland inshore boat that targets no less than eight seasonal fisheries.

Rockall deal scuppered by David Cameron – on very day UK election is called; latest pelagic talks end with no agreement on quota shares – again; and contingency plans for Plymouth catches, with no immediate prospect of auction restarting. Plus: an innovative scallop suction dredge with the potential for use in a range of fisheries, new resea....