Russia is pulling out from a landmark fishing deal struck with Britain in 1956 as a response to further sanctions imposed by the UK. The deal allowed British vessels into the rich fishing grounds of ...

Cod stocks in the North East Atlantic, already at risk from over-fishing are also facing a very real threat from climate change. The current over-fishing by UK and European fleets has led to the ...

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As we near the end of the week, many of Brits will be looking forward to 'fish and chip Friday'. But it's bad news for those who've got their heart set on a large portion. While cod used to be giants ...

In Britain's fishing heyday, a sturdy red wooden boat called Royal Charlotte ploughed the English Channel to bring home enormous catches of cod for her owners, the Coker family. Forty years ago, the ...

The nation’s favourite choice for fish and chips could be under threat as scientists have warned fishermen they’ll need to catch far less cod in British waters in order to protect the species. The ...

Dwindling wild stocks make cod one product where demand severely outstrips supply. A successful start for commercial cod farming in the UK could redress the balance and also throw a lifeline to ...

Fish and chips could become a thing of the past unless drastic action is taken. British fishermen have depleted cod populations around the UK. Scientific advisors have recommended a new ‘rationing’ ...

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