Fishing News 20th August 2026

This issue contrasts the fishing industry’s struggle to influence offshore development with the successful campaign to reroute an energy cable away from a Harry Potter filming location. It also considers an industry proposal to trial bass drift-netting in eastern England and showcases research, skills and innovation supporting sustainable seafood production in Shetland. Other reports examine Ireland’s fishing-fleet decarbonisation challenge and controversy surrounding the release of lobsters in Manx waters. Detailed boat coverage introduces state-of-the-art pair seiners Vigilant and Ocean Way, while heritage features preview Hull’s reopened maritime museum and celebrate a new supply of locally caught Cornish sardines for zoo penguins.