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What I Wish People Knew About Commercial Fishing

When you hear “commercial fishing”, what do you picture?

For many people, the image is of large, industrial fishing vessels. But the UK fishing industry is much more diverse than that. Different boats, gears, fisheries, species and fishing practices can have very different impacts and treating commercial fishing as one single thing can make it harder to recognise and support the lower-impact fishing we want to see more of.

In this episode of An Ocean Warrior, marine biologist and commercial fisheries consultant Becki Jarvis explores why it matters. She talks about the way commercial fishing is discussed in public conversations, and why she believes we need to talk not only about the fishing we don’t want to see, but also about the fishing we do.

It’s a conversation about nuance, different types of fishing, and how we can better recognise and support progress towards lower-impact and more sustainable fisheries in the UK.

Becki works directly with fishermen and has spent years working across marine science, fisheries and marine enforcement in Cornwall. An Ocean Warrior exists to share some of the realities, experiences and conversations she encounters through that work.

Welcome to An Ocean Warrior, a podcast exploring marine conservation, sustainable seafood, commercial fisheries through honest conversations and practical knowledge.

Hosted by Becki Jarvis, a marine biologist, commercial fisheries consultant and marine science communicator. In this first episode, Becki introduces herself, her journey into marine biology and fisheries management, and explains why shes started the An Ocean Warrior podcast.

Drawing on years of experience working in marine conservation, fisheries management, and environmental consultancy Becki aims to make complex topics clear, engaging and accessible.

Future episodes will explore:

• Sustainable seafood and seafood labelling
• Commercial fishing and the UK fishing industry
• Fisheries management in the UK explained
• Marine conservation you can get involved in, in the UK
• Cornish fishing communities and coastal heritage
• Ocean wildlife and marine biology
• Interviews with fishermen, scientists and marine professionals
• Practical ways to support healthy seas and thriving coastal communities

Whether you’re interested in marine biology, sustainable seafood, commercial fishing, marine conservation, or simply want to better understand where your seafood comes from, An Ocean Warrior is here to help you navigate the science, the stories and the people behind our seas.

Subscribe to join the journey as we explore the fascinating world of the UKs coast.