Seafood Matters Podcast

Andrew Smith of Baja Aqua Farms explains why offshore aquaculture, innovation, and full fish utilisation are shaping the future of seafood.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comManuel Vázquez reveals how Baja Aqua Farms is navigating investment, markets, and sustainability to shape the future of premium bluefin tuna.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Manuel Vázquez reveals how Baja Aqua Farms is navigating investment, markets, and sustainability in the world of bluefin tuna.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comManuel Vázquez reveals how Baja Aqua Farms is navigating investment, markets, and sustainability to shape the future of premium bluefin tuna.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Rodrigo Armada of Baja Aqua Farms explores the challenges, trade-offs, and innovations shaping sustainable fish farming today.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comManuel Vázquez reveals how Baja Aqua Farms is navigating investment, markets, and sustainability to shape the future of premium bluefin tuna.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

James Sibley, an aquaculture creator from New York, shares the realities of social media success, documentary storytelling, algorithms, and the personal cost of building an audience from scratch.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Seaweed pioneer Lorne Hammond, the Dulse Man, reveals the reality behind dulse, sustainability, nutrition, and whether this ancient coastal food can thrive in the modern world.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Ben King of Pesky Fish discusses whether fairer seafood models can genuinely deliver more value back to fishermen — or whether the system is too stacked against them.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Alexandra Leeper discusses why the future of seafood depends on turning every part of the fish into commercial value — not waste.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Magnus Johnson and Duncan Boag take a hard look at the reality behind the numbers — asking whether the current system still works for working fishermen.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comA hard look at rising costs, policy failures, fuel efficiency, and whether the UK fishing fleet can survive the system built around it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

From deck to data, fishermen confront welfare pressure, new tech, and the truth behind “sustainable seafood.”Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Adrian Bartlett cuts through the noise on fuel savings, unequal funding, and practical solutions that deliver real results for working boats.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Jason and Kirstyn Munro of Ecomotus discuss a proven retrofit already saving fishermen money while cutting emissions — without waiting for future fuels.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Hard-earned lessons from a life in fishing, leadership, and standing up for the industry.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Kevin McCay of Safe Catch Inc explores whether U.S. climate policy changes could have real implications for mercury in seafood.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Dr. Colin Bannister shares hard-earned insights on the growing divide between science, policy, and the fishing industry — and what must change.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Brixham skipper-owner Mike Ballinger explains how new propeller coating technology improved handling, reduced fouling, and delivered a 5% fuel saving aboard Two Brothers.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Newlyn skipper David Steven shares the devastating impact of the octopus bloom on crab fishing — and how new propeller coating technology is cutting costs and improving performance.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Mark Edwards and Simon De la Rue of Assured Marine explain how their high-performance coatings aim to boost boat efficiency while preventing fouling.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Legendary Grimsby skipper John Roberts shares stories from the Arctic Circle, the Cod Wars, and a lifetime at sea.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Dr. Bryce Stewart explains why the South West’s octopus “bloom” is unlike anything seen in modern UK fishing history.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Greg Mercer and Richard Page discuss how China became the dominant force in Canadian lobster — and why its appetite for live seafood now shapes the entire Atlantic fishery.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Master fishmonger Hayden Cutting explains why perfection, trust, and education are the future of the fish trade.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Fisheries scientist, Dr. Steve Mackinson, cuts through ecosystem theory, stock assessments, and the reality of managing fish in an imperfect world.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Richard Page explains how working with nature — not against it — can restore marine biodiversity, strengthen coastal infrastructure, and reshape fisheries policy worldwide.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Linda Wood, CEO of Community Catch, on trust in the seafood supply chain, retailer power myths, and why Scottish haddock still matters.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Mike Warner explains how trust, lived experience, and on-the-quay education can reconnect consumers with the true realities of UK seafood.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Dr. Steven Mackinson explains how curiosity, collaboration, and industry-led data collection are reshaping pelagic stock assessment and fisheries science.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com. Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

A candid conversation with Wendy Chadwick on why UK fishers feel unheard, undervalued, and unprepared for the push toward fleet decarbonisation.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com. Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

How Ashley Mullenger went from office logistics to becoming “The Female Fisherman,” a proud voice for Britain’s small-boat fleet and a role model she never planned to be.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com. Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Kevin McCay shares how a family health scare led to Safe Catch - a seafood brand testing every fish for mercury and redefining trust in what we eat.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com. Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Dr. Colin Bannister reflects on six decades of shaping European fisheries policy - from Iceland’s cod wars to the North Sea herring closures.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com. Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Fisheries scientist Rob Fish challenges the misinformation shaping ocean policy - and calls for the industry to reclaim its story from the NGOs and the media.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com. Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Osteopath and author Gavin Routledge reveals how golfers - and fishermen alike - can keep their backs pain-free by understanding movement, mechanics, and smart recovery.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com. Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Investigative journalist Greg Mercer dives into how collapsing cod stocks and climate change are rewriting the rules of the North Atlantic lobster fishery.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com. Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Chef and author CJ Jackson shares her journey around the British Isles exploring forgotten fish, coastal traditions, and her mission to spark a Great British Seafood Revival.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com. Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

ICES Cod Closure: Mike Park challenges the zero-catch advice, warning of a £100M hit to the sector and calling for common-sense fisheries management.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com. Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Ali Godfrey introduces "The Big Dip" - a bold new fundraising campaign from The Fishermen's Mission supporting fishermen and their families in need.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com. Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Max Mossler of the University of Washington explores how fisheries management has quietly improved over the last 30 years, why misinformation spreads faster than facts, and why sustainable ocean protein is key to protecting the planet.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com. Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Cydian Kauffman, founder of Pure Water Northwest, challenges what we think we know about water-unpacking hidden health risks, double standards in regulation, and how future technologies could turn seawater into both power and drinking water.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

David Parreno explores the EU’s seafood sustainability progress, the risks of political backtracking, and the future of responsible fisheries.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Wendy Chadwick unpacks the messy clash between net zero goals, marine policy gaps, and the challenges of decarbonising the UK’s fishing fleet.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Shetland fisherman James Anderson challenges NGO claims, defends sustainable trawling, and voices strong concerns over Brexit’s impact on UK waters.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Scottish Conservative MSP Tim Eagle shares his vision for uniting farmers, fishers, and environmentalists through science-driven policy and collaboration. He pledges to fight for rural Scotland, giving communities and producers a strong voice in Parliament.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Mike Cohen, Chief Executive of the NFFO, calls Sir Keir Starmer’s Brexit reset an “astonishingly bad deal,” giving away UK waters, undermining the future of British fishing, and replacing evidence-based management with politics and sentiment.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

John Goodlad has spent his life in seafood - from representing fishermen to farming organic salmon and advising on global sustainability. In this episode, he challenges celebrity-driven, simplistic narratives about fishing, calling for a more honest, nuanced conversation.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Elena Balestri, senior fisheries policy and science manager at the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, challenges celebrity-led campaigns like Attenborough’s for telling half-stories that vilify fishing while ignoring its successes. She calls for honest, difficult conversations over blanket bans, insisting fishermen are the sea’s best custodians.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Alec Taylor, Director of Policy and Research at Oceana UK, says it’s time for fishers, NGOs, and policymakers to unite behind a clear vision for our seas, and he warns that bottom trawling is the biggest threat to UK seabed habitats.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Dr. Magnus Johnson, senior lecturer in marine science, calls blanket MPA bans unscientific and warns that targeting UK fishing risks exporting environmental harm. He urges NGOs to address bigger threats like climate change and backs smarter, species-specific management.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Tom Rossiter, Co-Founder of CatchCam Technology, challenges Attenborough’s "Ocean" for promoting simplistic anti-fishing narratives - arguing they ignore the lived realities of coastal communities and the complexity of managing sustainable fisheries.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Marine biologist Jean-Luc Solandt, of Blue Marine Foundation, doesn’t think we’re managing the seas very well, and believes we could do a much better job. Responding to Attenborough’s Ocean, he says, “personally I am in favour of a ban” on trawling in MPAs.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

Marine ecologist Bryce Stewart, Associate Professor at the University of Plymouth, unpacks the power and pitfalls of Attenborough’s Ocean, urging nuance in the bottom trawling debate and reminding us that even good science can spark very different views.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: [email protected]: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.