Robert Clark, CEO of the IFCAs, challenges Attenborough’s “Ocean” for pushing simplistic anti-fishing narratives that ignore the complex realities of coastal communities and sustainable management. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Dr. Mark Dickey Collas questions the storytelling in Attenborough’s "Ocean" and the effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas, highlighting overlooked crises like vanishing eels and seabirds. He also shares insights from the UNOC-3 summit in Nice. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Marine social scientist Sarah Coulthard praises the beauty of Attenborough’s Ocean film and its powerful impact on audiences. She also voices concern that it unfairly casts fishermen as part of the problem, overlooking their vital role in ocean life and solutions. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast:...
Jun 13, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support ....
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Mike Park OBE slams Starmer’s Brexit reset and shares what it means for UK fisheries. And kicking off our new series, Jim Cowie begins a deep dive into bottom trawling - speaking with industry insiders and fishery scientists to expose the truth behind environmental campaigns and political agendas. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com B...
May 30, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Romy Betts, PhD researcher in sustainable fisheries, discusses the need for Bridlington to diversify beyond shellfish, highlighting the importance of combining fishermen’s experience with science for a stronger fishing future. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafo...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 56
PhD researcher Nick Rooke and lecturer Magnus Johnson reveal how heavy bait use is affecting lobster behavior on the Holderness coast. They call for a shift to a more sustainable, multi-species fishery using both mobile and static gear. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Chef Cyrus Todiwala, spice master, shares his sustainable food vision and journey from India to London’s iconic Café Spice Namasté. He explains the Marine Conservation Society’s Good Fish Guide and its simple, effective traffic light system. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Kathryn Novak of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership shares how they reduce bycatch, integrate nature into industry assessments, and help businesses invest in sustainable fishing. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support ....
Apr 03, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Tom Rossiter, co-founder of CatchCam Technologies, shares how his fishing industry roots inspired innovative solutions for sustainability. We also explore how the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership drives supermarket investment in better fishing practices. 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: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmat...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Michael Tait, MD of Shetland Mussels Ltd, shares how Shetland’s A-grade waters help produce top-quality mussels with a low carbon footprint. He also introduces Shellvolution, which aims to provide sustainable growth and quality jobs in mussel farming. 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: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatters...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 51
Fisherman Ian Wightman shares his challenges and efforts to unite government, environmentalists, and fishing groups for a sustainable future. 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: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Colm O’Rourke shares his journey from fishing to running The Lobster Pot and Blackness Distillery, where he crafts whisky, gin, and rum. 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: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sea...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Best selling author John Goodlad returns to the show delving into the conflict between the seafood industry and environmentalists, exploring sustainability and sharing insights from his lifelong career and acclaimed historical research. This episode features a reproduction of John's recent lecture at the Orkney International Science Festival which you can watch on their official YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiR0i1CzE28&t=56s. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on a...
Jan 02, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Magnus Johnson, a senior environmental marine science lecturer at the University of Hull, explores the collapse of Scarborough’s traditional fishing industry, AI's potential in fisheries, and the impact of wind farms on UK fishing grounds. 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: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Web...
Dec 19, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Join CJ Jackson, head of the Billingsgate Seafood School and renowned food writer, as she shares her journey into food and the history of London’s iconic fish market, soon relocating to Dagenham. Discover a 1938 baked Megrim recipe once loved by the late Queen Elizabeth II and hear CJ's passion for seafood and heritage. 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 J...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Nathan de Rozarieux, a fisheries consultant and inshore fisherman from Cornwall, joins us to discuss his roles at Seafish and the Fishermen’s Mission. He delves into the challenges posed by offshore wind expansion, highlighting its potential to disrupt the UK’s most productive fishing areas and reshape the industry forever. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com . Conta...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Award-winning author and food writer Jenny Jefferies shares the dangers of ultra-processed foods, and discusses the need for stronger connections between producers and consumers. 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: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com Follow Jenny at www.jennyjeffe...
Nov 07, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Hans Unkles, a fisherman from Tayvallich in the Mull of Kintyre, shares his journey from boat builder to fisherman, and the challenges he faced in creating the world's first electric-powered commercial fishing boat, which he continues to operate 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: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatters...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 43
In this episode, fishery scientist Dave Mackay discusses how North Sea management struggles to balance cod stocks, seals, and the broader marine ecosystem. He also challenges assumptions about sustainable fishing methods and seal diets. 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: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website:...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this episode we welcome back Fisheries Scientist Dr. Jon Kristjansson and Orkney fisherman Iain Harcus. Iain discusses haddock issues on the fishing grounds, while Jón explains the urgent need for scientists to understand fish starvation to tackle this growing crisis. 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: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socia...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, we meet Ian Fletcher, a scallop fisherman with 46 years of experience on Scotland's west coast. Ian shares how fishermen are hunters at the mercy of nature and discusses the careful management that keeps the Scottish scallop fishery sustainable for the future. 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: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com...
Sep 12, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this episode, Professor Baukje De Roos from the Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen discusses the health benefits of fresh, local seafood. Learn how it can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and provide essential vitamin D when sunlight is scarce. 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: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: ...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In this episode, Donna Fordyce, Chief Executive of Seafood from Scotland, shares insights into the organization's global efforts to promote Scottish seafood at major exhibitions in Tokyo, Singapore, Barcelona, and Boston. She also discusses how Seafood Scotland played a crucial role in keeping the industry informed during Brexit and the pandemic. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmat...
Aug 15, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Elspeth Macdonald, CEO of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation, discusses her goals to deliver a profitable modern fishing industry, and the benefits of having a dynamic team of in-house scientists to safeguard from the misinformation generated by environmental organisations. 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: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com S...
Aug 01, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Paul Gildroy is the head chef at the iconic Magpie Cafe in Whitby. In this episode Paul discusses the importance of supporting UK fishermen by sourcing locally landed fish, and he explains why Whitby’s annual Fish and Ships Festival is so important for the local community. 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: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Soc...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Angus MacPhail is a founding member of Skipinnish, the powerhouse of contemporary Scottish music, and you can enjoy two of his most iconic tunes at the beginning and end of this episode. With a background in commercial fishing, Angus claims Scotland is experiencing a present-day Highland Clearances. 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: jim@...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Kenneth MacNab MBE is the current Chairman of the Clyde Fishermen's Association and of the Clyde Fishermen's Trust. In this episode Kenneth discusses the misguided aims of environmental campaign groups, explaining their goals for a ban on all mobile fishing gear Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks, and you can also hear it on the dedicated website, www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com .Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Websi...
Jun 20, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Emma Plotnek is Executive Director and David Stevens is Chairman of Fishing into the Future, an organisation which claims to “Chart a Course Towards Sustainable Fisheries.” Emma and David discuss their unique learning experiences and shared participation events, explaining how Fishing into the Future serves as an effective bridge between the fishing industry, scientists and fisheries managers. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks, and you can also hear it on the dedicated...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Mike Warner is an artisan fishmonger from Suffolk who owns and operates “A Passion For Seafood.” As a member of the Guild of Food Writers, and being deeply involved in promoting British seafood, Mike is also an ambassador with Wright Brothers in London. In this episode of Seafood Matters Mike discusses his firsthand experiences in the fishing industry and his efforts to increase the consumption of locally sourced UK seafood. Mike also voices concerns about the impact on our fish stocks and tradi...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 32
