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Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.The Good, The Bad, The UglyIt’s been a while, but we are back with a brand new episode!Chris Ranford catches up with Mike Cohen, NFFO CEO, after a year off from the fathom mic - they talk the good, the bad, and the ugly of the past 12 months.2025-06-2623 min

All The Kings MenWJC Player PreviewsChris Hajt and Bill Ranford join host Jesse Cohen to talk about Jakub Dvořák, Hampton Slukynsky and Carter George and their upcoming participation in the 2025 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. The defenseman and two goaltenders were named to Teams Czechia, United States and Canada respectively.2024-12-2619 min

All The Kings Men | LA KingsWJC Player PreviewsChris Hajt and Bill Ranford join host Jesse Cohen to talk about Jakub Dvořák, Hampton Slukynsky and Carter George and their upcoming participation in the 2025 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. The defenseman and two goaltenders were named to Teams Czechia, United States and Canada respectively.2024-12-2619 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.General Election 2024 – A five-point plan for fishing (Part V: National Fishing Strategy)In the lead-up to polling day, Fathom has produced a flash series detailing the key priorities for the UK fishing industry. With few references to fishing in the main parties’ plans, Chris Ranford, Fathom’s co-host and Chief Executive of the Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation sits down alongside Mike Cohen, the CEO of the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations to lay out the action they would like to see from the incoming government.In this mini-series finale, Chris and Mike pull the pieces of the puzzle together, consolidating the topics covered in episodes one to four wit...2024-07-0303 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.General Election 2024 – A five-point plan for fishing (Part IV: Safety & Wellbeing)In the lead-up to polling day, Fathom has produced a flash series detailing the key priorities for the UK fishing industry. With few references to fishing in the main parties’ plans, Chris Ranford, Fathom’s co-host and Chief Executive of the Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation sits down alongside Mike Cohen, the CEO of the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations to lay out the action they would like to see from the incoming government.Most seafarers are aware of the risks to their safety involved in their professions. How these risks are managed is an important area for...2024-07-0203 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.General Election 2024 – A five-point plan for fishing (Part III: Marine Planning)In the lead-up to polling day, Fathom has produced a flash series detailing the key priorities for the UK fishing industry. With few references to fishing in the main parties’ plans, Chris Ranford, Fathom’s co-host and Chief Executive of the Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation sits down alongside Mike Cohen, the CEO of the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations to lay out the action they would like to see from the incoming government.In our third instalment, Fathom considers the importance of the next government pursuing fair, representative marine spatial planning policies to guarantee a viable f...2024-07-0106 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.General Election 2024 – A five-point plan for fishing (Part II: Fisheries Management)In the lead-up to polling day, Fathom has produced a flash series detailing the key priorities for the UK fishing industry. With few references to fishing in the main parties’ plans, Chris Ranford, Fathom’s co-host and Chief Executive of the Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation sits down alongside Mike Cohen, the CEO of the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations to lay out the action they would like to see from the incoming government.In this second instalment, we explore the future of fisheries management. Over the course of the last parliament, the government has developed and begu...2024-06-2805 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.General Election 2024 – A five-point plan for fishing (Part I: Food Security)In the lead-up to polling day, Fathom has produced a flash series detailing the key priorities for the UK fishing industry. With few references to fishing in the main parties’ plans, Chris Ranford, Fathom’s co-host and Chief Executive of the Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation sits down alongside Mike Cohen, the CEO of the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations to lay out the action they would like to see from the incoming government.The first episode tackles the topic of fishing as a part of food security. Much has been made during the course of the Gene...2024-06-2706 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Catching up with the Young Fishermen NetworkFor episode 5, Fathom headed to the launch event organised by the first-ever Young Fishermen Network, here in the UK. We speak to young fishermen Will Jaycock, a 20-year-old 3rd generation fisherman from Looe whose heart is set on a sustainable future for fishing, and 28-year-old Tom Lambourn from Newlyn who only decided to pursue fishing full-time after graduating from university. Also featured are the CFPO’s Chris Ranford, and Matilda Phillips in her new role as Network Coordinator. This episode broadcasts some of the unconventional and refreshing ways in which the Young Fishermen Network ar...2024-06-1914 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.The True Value of Seafood to CornwallFathom’s back with its first episode of 2024. A new jingle isn’t the only thing we’ve refreshed on the podcast as Charlotte Scotland from the CFPO takes her maiden voyage in the host’s chair. In this episode, Charlotte is joined by CFPO CEO Chris Ranford, economist Jim Plunkket-Cole, and Edd Hind-Ozin from Defra. They unpack the key findings of the CFPO-commissioned ‘Value of Seafood to Cornwall,’ report and discuss ways it will benefit the fishing industry. But let’s take a step back and first ask: where did the report in question come from? A str...2024-03-1422 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Revisiting MedicalsIn this third episode of the fourth series, CFPO CEO Chris Ranford and guest co-host Charles Blyth, the Risk, Safety & Training Lead at the NFFO are joined by Julie Carlton, Seafarer Safety & Health Manager at the MCA as we revisit medicals ahead of the fast approaching November 2023 deadline.Fathom kicked off this series at the start of the year with a broad look into the world of health and safety at sea and shared insights and issues to be aware of for the year ahead from fishing safety experts. This episode focuses in on the most significant...2023-08-1521 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Exploring co-management in the U.S.In this second episode of the fourth series, CFPO CEO Chris Ranford and guest co-host David Stevens, skipper of the Crystal Sea and Chairperson of Fishing into the Future, are joined by Hannah Fennell, Head of Orkney Fisheries Association; Fiona Taylor, Head of Sea Fisheries, Policy and Grants at DAERA; and Robbie Fisher, Head of Domestic Fisheries Sustainability and Devolution,at DEFRA. The episode picks up on the development of new Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs), with the guests reflecting on what they learnt about the U.S. co-management system on a recent exchange trip to the Gulf of...2023-05-0428 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Health & safety in 2023: Getting ahead of complianceFor the premiere of the fourth series, CFPO CEO Chris Ranford and guest co-host Clive Palfrey, from Seafood Cornwall Training, who is Fathom’s in-house specialist on all things safety, are joined by Charles Blyth, the Risk, Safety & Training Lead at the NFFO. It’s been over two years since Fathom has recorded a safety-themed episode, and given the ever-shifting nature of health & safety regulation and new requirements on the horizon, it’s a really important topic to start on and a must-listen for anyone working onboard fishing vessels! The fourth series of the Fathom podcast has bee...2023-02-1634 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Spatial SqueezeThe Fathom podcast has partnered with The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations (NFFO) to produce a series of informative and highly topical episodes, focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing UK fishermen in the post-Brexit landscape. In our fifth and final episode of the series, NFFO CEO Barrie Deas and CFPO CEO Chris Ranford are joined by a series-record number of guests who include: Nathan de Rozarieux, a fisheries consultant and fisherman operating out of Cornwall, Merlin Jackson, a former inshore fisherman operating from the Thames estuary and currently a fishing liaison to the o...2022-09-1641 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.All about that bass: Shaping the future of bass managementThe Fathom podcast has partnered with The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations (NFFO) to produce a series of informative and highly topical episodes, focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing UK fishermen in the post-Brexit landscape. In this fourth episode, NFFO CEO Barrie Deas and CFPO CEO Chris Ranford are joined by Lewis White and Robbie Fisher from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) who provided some inside insights into the upcoming bass Fisheries Management Plan (FMP).The episode kicks off with Lewis and Robbie explaining why bass was chosen as a...2022-06-2221 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.All about that bassThe Fathom podcast has partnered with The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations (NFFO) to produce a series of informative and highly topical episodes, focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing UK fishermen in the post-Brexit landscape. In this third episode, NFFO CEO Barrie Deas and CFPO CEO Chris Ranford are joined by Newlyn-based fisherman Andrew Pascoe as Fathom embarks on a series-first – a discussion centred around just one species of fish. This episode takes a granular look at all of the past, present and future issues with sea bass, which is timely given that it...2022-05-2442 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Setting the scene for UK fisheries managementThe Fathom podcast has partnered with The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations (NFFO) to produce a series of informative and highly topical episodes, focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing UK fishermen in the post-Brexit landscape. In this second episode, NFFO CEO Barrie Deas and CFPO CEO Chris Ranford interview two Defra policy officials about a new piece of fishing legislation. In this episode, we tackle the draft Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS), which is open for consultation from UK fishermen until 12th April. Not sure what the Joint Fisheries Statement is, or why it matters? Y...2022-03-1428 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.From I-VMS rollout to funding opportunities: Updates from the MMOIn the next 30 minutes, the MMO team deliver a collection of high-level updates to fishermen across the UK. This episode is hosted by Chris Ranford. Chris welcomes guests including Tom McCormack, MMO's CEO, Richard Hoskin, MMO's Head of Fisheries & Marine Conservation Management, Mike Coyle, MMO's Head of Compliance and Control, and Michelle Willis, MMO's Director of Finance and Resources. The team whip through some important updates which are worth listening to. Here's a quick download: Tom provides an overview of the last 12 months and shares what he'd like to deliver in 2022. Richard updates us on the Reg...2022-03-0931 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Fisheries Industry Science Partnership: How will fishermen benefit?The Fathom podcast has partnered with The National Federation of Fisherman’s Organisations (NFFO) to produce a series of informative and highly topical episodes, focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing UK fishermen in the post-Brexit landscape. In this first episode, NFFO CEO Barrie Deas and CFPO CEO Chris Ranford interview a Defra policy official about a big new funding opportunity for the industry.On the table for discussion is the Fisheries Industry Science Partnership (FISP) scheme, which forms one prong of the three-stranded £100m UK Seafood Fund. The FISP scheme aims to improve and sha...2021-12-1527 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Recycling fishing gear: Odyssey InnovationRecycling Fishing Gear Part 2: Odyssey Innovation - Helping Fishermen to be Custodians of the SeaIn part two of this bumper marine plastics episode, we catch up with marine conservationist, campaigner and innovator, Rob Thompson, Founder of Odyssey Innovation. Odyssey began as a passionate group of volunteers, and is now pioneering a circular economy approach in Newquay and beyond by recycling marine litter. ‘I loved the idea of treating waste as a resource,’ says Rob, who has helped to transform old fishing gear into kayaks - yes, kayaks! Through collab...2021-11-0523 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Recycling fishing gear: Fishy FilamentsPart 1: Fishy Filaments - Localised, Self-sustaining Solutions In part one of this bumper marine plastics episode, we venture inside the genius mind of inventor and scientist, Ian Falconer. Ian is Director of Fishy Filaments, a company that recycles nylon fishing nets into engineering grade filament for 3D printing. Sounds complicated, but Ian explains the process from start to finish. Based in the South-west, Fishy Filaments recycle around 50 tonnes of end of life gear (worked and worn out commercial fishing gear) each year - gear that would otherwise be incinerated or end up in la...2021-11-0121 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Flash Ep: MCA vessel inspectionsIn this third flash episode, we hear previously unreleased material from June’s conversation with Roger Gee from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Clive Palfrey from Seafood Cornwall Training. This time we delve into the details about how to approach unannounced MCA inspections, paperwork requirements, and risk assessments. This is followed by an insightful exploration into other issues such as man overboard recovery procedures, cold water shock, and using our emergency services.2021-09-0617 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Flash Ep: Funding the ambitions of the next generationOur second flash episode sees us talking to Duncan MacInnes from the Western Isles Fishermen’s Association. We chat to Duncan about how the new Marine Fund Scotland is helping young Scottish fishermen buy fishing vessels, and how this could help revitalise Scotland’s fishing industry. Duncan also talks about the history of funding and cooperation in his region, and we consider whether these models could be emulated elsewhere in the UK.2021-07-2720 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Flash Ep: The Female FishermanFor our first ever flash episode, we head out to sea in Wells with Ashley Mullenger, aka The Female Fisherman. We chat to Ashley from her boat about using social media to connect with other fishermen around the UK, engaging with the media and public on the realities of small-scale commercial fishing, and spreading the word of local seafood.2021-07-1411 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.A serious letter'This isn't about a regulator wanting to do something for regulation's sake. This is about ensuring that the industry has somewhere to go in the years ahead '. Are you a vessel owner? Did you recently receive a letter from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) about safety and compliance with ILO188? We’re here to help. You will have heard a lot of safety talk flying around over the past year, but it’s something the industry can still improve on. With a heartbreaking seven lives lost last winter, each...2021-06-3034 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Get to grips with funding and financial servicesFor our second episode of the season, we delve into the baffling, yet essential topic of finance. We wanted this episode to be as useful as possible for the industry, so we’ve reached out to gain practical, on-the-ground insight, and understand what fishermen can do to become financially secure and get businesses off the ground.With various grants being announced for the industry, such as the MMO’s new Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FSS), what are these pots of money for, and how can fishermen begin applying? Rob Poole works for Fishing Animateur - a team fund...2021-05-2629 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Backing British FishWe’re back for the second season of Fathom, and we have a treat of a first episode for you. Following what’s been an incredibly difficult year, we shine some positive light on the future of British Fish. This episode weaves together three stories of how individuals and organisations are pulling together to promote quality, wild-caught, sustainably harvested seasonal British fish and shellfish to British consumers. We hear voices from right across the supply chain, starting with the catch sector and the entrepreneurial, unstoppable duo Buck and Nicola Beckett, who have built a hugely successful direct selli...2021-04-2835 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Fathom: Season 2 teaserThanks to funding from The Sefararers' Charity, the Fathom podcast is getting ready to launch a second series!We'll be releasing monthly episodes, covering a wide range of fishing industry issues. As usual, we'll be breaking down complex subjects through meaningful conversations and getting to the heart of what matters. From policy to safety, finance and funding, to marketing, welfare support, and training - we'll be seeking out the experts that know the subject best, so you don't have to.Fathom hosts Paul and Chris kick things off as they outline what to expect from t...2021-03-1907 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Fathom 31: Brexit deal: Voices from the quayside‘This is the biggest blow I’ve ever had, in all my years of fishing’. It’s our last episode for a few months, and it’s a big one. We head to the quayside - through the ‘new normal’ medium of Zoom, Whatsapp and good old fashioned telephone calls - to talk to fishermen about their feelings and thoughts, following the disappointing (to say the least) UK/EU Agreement. With all the politically-charged articles and press releases flying around, it’s easy to miss the real lives, livelihoods and communities behind the headlines. Enter F...2021-01-2130 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Fathom 30: The UK Fisheries ActWe end the year on our 30th (but, perhaps not final) episode, and it's a landmark moment that no doubt will go down in history: the UK Fisheries Bill has passed through parliament and received royal assent, becoming the UK Fisheries Act. The Act will provide the legislative framework for future fisheries management in the UK, replacing the Common Fisheries Policy as we depart from the EU. It’s 133 pages long, and not that easy to read... the good news is, we’ve read it all - so you don’t have to. In this unmissab...2020-12-0129 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Fathom 29: Preparing for the 1st January with the MMOWe’re deep into November, and the tumultuous, exhausting year of 2020 is coming to an end. And who could be better placed to give an end of 2020 check-in, than Tom McCormack, CEO of the MMO. Tom joins us on the podcast with his top team Phil Haslam, Operations Director, and Michelle Willis, Finance Director, to outline a number of critical updates from the MMO that will help the industry navigate the UK’s fast-approaching transition to an independent coastal state. It’s easy to get lost in all the Brexit jargon and overwhelmed by the plethor...2020-11-1732 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Fathom 28: Financial resilience in fishing communitiesIt’s been hard to ignore the eye-opening research released by Seafarers UK earlier last month. The landmark report, “Fishing Without a Safety Net: The Financial Resilience of Small-Scale Coastal Fishers, their Families and Communities”, revealed the precarious financial situation experienced by small-scale fishermen around the UK. Fluctuating incomes, difficulty budgeting, an inability to access affordable credit and an overburden of debt may all be painfully familiar for some. In this episode of Fathom, we talk to Deborah Layde and Tina Barnes from Seafarers UK, to unravel the research behind the report, along with the key findings. Whilst...2020-11-0428 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Episode 27: Future of Our Inshore Fisheries: One Year OnOne year ago, we recorded our first ever episode live at the Future of Our Inshore Fisheries Conference. This landmark, inclusive event saw active fishermen, industry leaders, policy makers, regulators, researchers and a number of environmental groups come together in one place, to discuss the future management of the UK’s Inshore Fisheries. This was a vital opportunity for real grassroots knowledge-sharing, where inshore fishermen were able to share their expertise and experience of fishing in the UK. There was an incredible energy in the room and an undeniable excitement around the possibility of collaborative act...2020-10-2027 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Fathom 26: A reality check for the months aheadAs summer fades over the horizon and the crisp autumnal months begin to settle in, we take this transitional moment as an opportunity to take our busy Fathom schedule back to the quayside and touch base with the CFPO and our co-host Paul Trebilcock, to reflect and forecast. We answer an array of fishermen's questions that have been bouncing around the quayside in recent weeks, focusing primarily on the turbulent political climate. As key changes such as the Fisheries Bill are seemingly being left down to the wire, our listeners would not be blamed for h...2020-10-0732 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Episode 25: Preparing for Change: The Small Fishing Vessel Safety CodeIf you have been tuned in to the discussion on social media, it will not come as news to you that the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) have launched an open consultation on the revised small vessel code, MSN 1871. The new Code of Practice will affect all fishing vessels of less than 15m in length and, with a focus on safety, arrives at a critical moment when a great deal of attention is being brought to the fatalities suffered on small vessels over the years. The objectives are twofold: to...2020-09-2343 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Fathom 24: The story of Eastbourne fishermen“The last straw came when all the fishermen working on the quay were given a letter to vacate the site, clear all our gear off, as they wanted to build housing… so we decided… rather than sell this land to a developer, can the fishermen buy it?”This is a story of how a strong, self-organised community of fishermen in the southeast stood up against the gentrification of their harbour. The Eastbourne fishermen, with the help of the New Economics Foundation (NEF), have been innovatively accessing an array of funds and garnering public and poli...2020-09-0931 min

Hooked on SportSport SA Industry Forum - COVID UpdateJoin the 130 representatives from 70 sports who attended the Sport SA Industry Forum at Priceline Stadium today to hear from Prof Nicola Spurrier, Dr Chris Lease, Dr Janet Young, John Mannion and Katrina Ranford.2020-09-031h 10

Hooked on SportAssoc. Prof. Nicola Spurrier leads a discussion on COVID and our Return to SportSport SA hosted SA sporting CEOs and Presidents to hear from Professor Nicola Spurrier, Dr Chris Lease, Dr Janet Young and Katrina Ranford on COVID and our Return to Sport. (1:30) MICHAEL WRIGHT, President, Sport SA(3:30) ASSOC. PROF. NICOLA SPURRIER, Chief Public Health Officer, SA Health(18:40) Panel Discussion / Q&A. DR CHRIS LEASE, Executive Director Health Protection and Licensing Services, Deputy Chief Public Health Officer, SA Health. DR JANET YOUNG, General Practitioner, Council Member, SA Sports Medicine Association. KATRINA RANFORD, General Manager - Active Inclusion, Inclusive Sport SA. 2020-08-311h 10

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Fathom 23: Making space for women in fishingWomen play an integral role across the seafood supply chain - from caring in fishing families, to policy, net fixing, processing and catching. But why do we know so little about them? Why do their voices remain relatively ‘invisible’, and why does the industry remain male-dominated? Whilst only scratching the surface, this episode creates the space for women in fishing to share their stories and experiences. Our all-female line-up, interviewed by Harriet Yates-Smith, includes three incredible women, from fisherwomen to researchers. We first speak to Madeleine Gustavsson, lead researcher at the Women in Fisher...2020-08-2541 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Fathom 22: Trailblazing a pathway for young careers at seaWe release this episode of Fathom on International Youth Day, to celebrate and share the hard work, creativity and forward-looking energy of CFPO Youth Board, who over the past year have been helping to lay the groundwork for the first-ever Commercial Fishing Apprenticeship Standard. The world can be a daunting and uncertain place for young people leaving school. For those with hands-on skills, the education system in the UK often feels geared toward academia and university, offering little vocational support for those seeking practical careers such as fishing. Meanwhile, the fishing i...2020-08-1128 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Fathom 21: A collective commitment to vulnerable fishermenThe government responded swiftly to the maelstrom of Covid-19, with a broad sweep of financial support schemes for the fishing industry. Coastal towns are beginning to bustle, and things are starting to feel ‘normal’ again. However, some people have inevitably fallen through the gaps, with smaller industry members - from self-employed share-fishermen and fishermen under employment contracts, to vessel owners - facing a great deal of uncertainty. This episode is in rapid response to a joint press release sent out this week, by the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation (NFFO), the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) and the F...2020-07-2425 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Fathom 20: A collection of stories on safety at sea‘All fishermen know the job is dangerous… it’s nice to keep it in your mind that there are people who care about you at home… rather than, you need to wear your lifejacket, you need to do this, you need to do that!’ Ben, skipper at Newlyn This week is a special episode of Fathom to celebrate and share #MaritimeSafetyWeek, #SeafarersWeek and the launch of a powerful new fishing safety campaign, #HomeandDry. We have taken this opportunity to have a conversation with not one, but five people from across the industry, getting to grips wi...2020-07-0939 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Fathom 19: An insight into ANIFPO with Alan McCullaLearning, adapting and becoming more self-reliant has been the talk of the town in the wake of both Brexit and COVID-19. How might the fishing industry, and more specifically producer organisations (POs) take on this motif? In this episode of Fathom, we talk to Chief Executive of the Anglo North Irish Fish Producers Organisation (ANIFPO), Alan McCulla (OBE). Alan’s lifetime in the fishing industry has seen him through highs and lows, taken him to fish exhibitions across the Far East, and on biannual trips with fishermen and fisheries scientists, to scope out novel ideas from around the...2020-06-3022 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Fathom 18: Innovation in Scotland's seafood industryIn this episode of the Fathom podcast, we hear from Kara Brydson from Fisheries Innovation Scotland (FIS) and Paul Macdonald from the Scottish Fishermen's Organisation (SFO). FIS as an organisation that ‘brings together fishermen and other experts along the seafood supply chain, to champion innovation and try new things – to make Scottish fisheries more prosperous and sustainable.'Kara outlines what innovation means to FIS and how FIS projects must be practical and impactful. What makes FIS different is they don't just fund other people's ideas, they ask difficult questions and figure out how they could do thin...2020-06-1624 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Fathom 17: COVID-19, Brexit, and the future of seafood with Marcus ColemanFathom host, Paul Trebilcock, has an open and honest conversation with the CEO of Seafish, Marcus Coleman, as we navigate the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and Brexit for the UK seafood industry.From the impact of the Sea for Yourself marketing campaign to navigating new regulatory regimes and labelling requirements, Marcus also discussed future plans for Seafish. Paul asks some critical questions, highlighting the needs and challenges for the industry as we look into the future, which includes the future of Seafish marine surveys, safety, and Brexit. Fathom hosts Paul Trebilcock 2020-06-0239 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Fathom 16: Getting British fish back on fish countersFathom hosts, Paul Trebilcock and Chris Ranford, interview Mark Greet and Edward Polley from Falfish, a leading supplier of fish and shellfish, and Sophie Throup from Morrisons, the fourth largest chain of supermarkets in the United Kingdom. This week's episode takes us behind the scenes of the supply chain and delves into the market trends and forecasts related to the COVID-19 crisis. Mark and Edward explain their relationship with Morrisons and how it meant they could support British fishermen when no one else could. They also offer their guidance on how to ensure we can collectively sustain...2020-05-2134 min

Fathom: getting below the surface of the UK fishing industry.Episode 15: Mental Health Awareness WeekIt is uncertain times for everyone right now. There are financial uncertainties, changes in routines and schedules, challenges with social distancing onboard vessels, and so much more. Fishermen need to know there is support available. The GetSeaFit team want you to know that they are open and available to provide support and they encourage all fishermen and their families to reach out if they are suffering from their mental health or fitness. They are providing support over the phone and virtually over Zoom and Skype. The GetSeaFit Programme has found a new way to help get...2020-05-2015 min