Episodes

  • Ep 45. Nathan De Rozarieux - Winds of Change

    Ep 45. Nathan De Rozarieux - Winds of Change
    Nov 21 2024
    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.

    Contact Jim Cowie:

    Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

    Follow Nathan on X: @NathandeRoz

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Ep 44. Jenny Jefferies - Breaking the Food Chain

    Ep 44. Jenny Jefferies - Breaking the Food Chain
    Nov 7 2024
    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.jennyjefferies.co.uk, or on Black Cat Radio 102.5FM

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    37 mins
  • Ep 43. Hans Unkles - The Fisherman Who Went Electric

    Ep 43. Hans Unkles - The Fisherman Who Went Electric
    Oct 24 2024
    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: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    • Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com


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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Ep 42. Dave Mackay - Unintended Consequences: Cod, Seals, and the North Sea Ecosystem

    Ep 42. Dave Mackay - Unintended Consequences: Cod, Seals, and the North Sea Ecosystem
    Oct 10 2024
    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: seafoodmatterspodcast.com


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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ep 41. Iain Harcus & Dr. Jón Kristjánsson - The Haddock Crisis

    Ep 41. Iain Harcus & Dr. Jón Kristjánsson - The Haddock Crisis
    Sep 26 2024
    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
    • Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    • Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep 40. Ian Fletcher - Scallop Hunting in Scotland

    Ep 40. Ian Fletcher - Scallop Hunting in Scotland
    Sep 12 2024
    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
    • Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    • Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    Follow Ian Fletcher on X:@IanDishyfish

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    58 mins
  • Ep 39. Professor Baukje de Roos - University of Aberdeen - Seafood Nutrition

    Ep 39. Professor Baukje de Roos - University of Aberdeen - Seafood Nutrition
    Aug 29 2024
    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: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    • Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    Contact Professor Baukje De Roos: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/people/b.deroos


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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Ep 38. Donna Fordyce - Chief Executive of Seafood from Scotland

    Ep 38. Donna Fordyce - Chief Executive of Seafood from Scotland
    Aug 15 2024
    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.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:
    • Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    • Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
    • Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com
    Contact Donna Fordyce: https://www.seafoodfromscotland.org/

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.
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    38 mins