Fishing
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Longtime President Resigns as Voice of the Fleet after 17 Years
Don Thompson Casts Off from Jersey Fishermen’s Association Helm Summary: After twenty years of steering the Jersey Fishermen’s Association through choppy waters, Don Thompson has relinquished his role as president. His departure marks the end of…
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Boosting Jersey’s Puffin Populations: Sand Eel Fishing Ban in the Works
Could a Sand Eel Fishing Ban in the North Sea Benefit Jersey’s Seabirds? Summary: A proposed ban on sand eel fishing in the British waters of the North Sea has sparked interest among conservationists, who believe…
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Discover the Latest in Marine Safety at Jersey’s International Conference!
Jersey Sets Sail on Future Marine Strategies: A Deep Dive into the Blue Economy Summary: Jersey is charting a course towards sustainable marine development with a pivotal conference aimed at enhancing future marine strategies. The island’s…
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French Ambassador to UK Affirms Unbreakable Bond with Jersey
Jersey and France: A Delicate Dance of Diplomacy Summary: Hélène Duchêne, France’s ambassador to the UK, recently visited Jersey, meeting with local ministers to strengthen ties between the island and France. This diplomatic outreach comes amidst…
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Discover How Guernsey is Leading the Way in Rewilding the Seas
Guernsey’s Potential Pivotal Role in Ocean Conservation In a recent talk at the Guernsey literary festival, Charles Clover, a renowned environmental campaigner and author, shared his vision of a brighter future for marine conservation. His message…
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Jersey police pass on case file for L’Ecume II sinking to law enforcement officers
The Sinking of L’Ecume II: A Maritime Mystery Handed Over to Law Officers Summary: The perplexing case of the L’Ecume II, a fishing vessel that met its watery demise off the coast of Jersey, has taken…
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Groundbreaking Achievement: Scientist Appointed as First Admiral of Manx Herring Fleet in Three Decades
Reeling in Tradition: The Manx Herring Fleet Salutes Its New Admiral In a sea of modernity, the Isle of Man has cast its net into the past, reviving a 420-year-old tradition with the appointment of a…
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Mysterious Discovery Near Minquiers: Unraveling the Secrets
Tragedy at Minquiers: Diver’s Body Retrieved in Joint Franco-Jersey Effort In a somber display of cross-channel cooperation, French and Jersey coastguards were united in their efforts on Monday morning as they retrieved the body of a…
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Tragic Discovery: Body Found in Waters Near Jersey’s Les Minquiers Reef
Tragic Discovery at Sea: Jersey’s Maritime Community in Mourning Summary: In a somber turn of events, Jersey’s maritime community is grappling with the recovery of a body by a local fishing vessel. The incident, which has…
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Jersey Shore Dispute Resolved: Mixed Emotions of Relief and Outrage
Jersey Fishermen Cast Their Nets for Justice: The Compensation Battle Summary: Jersey fishermen Julian Mallinson and Alan Luce have been embroiled in a legal tussle since 2015, seeking compensation following regulatory changes that impacted their livelihoods.…