July events for further information go to http://www.seafish.org/whatsnew/events.asp

Taste of Bath

Royal Victoria Park, Bath

3 to 6 July 2008

For further information, contact:

Taste Festivals Ltd

T: 020 7471 1092

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W: www.channel4.com/tastefestivals

Taste of Birmingham

Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham

10 to 13 July 2008

For further information, contact:

Taste Festivals Ltd

T: 020 7471 1092

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Dorset Seafood Festival

Brewer's Quay, Weymouth, Dorset

12 to 13 July 2008

For further information, contact:

Paul Mills

T: 01305 837276

W: http://www.dorsetseafood.co.uk/

Scarborough Seafest

West Pier and North Wharf, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

18 to 20 July 2008

For further information, contact:

Debby Burman, Corpcom

T: 01482 580072

M: 07976 292155

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W: http://www.seafest.org.uk/

Catching and aquaculture

New EU President Sarkozy criticizes Europe's fishing policy

Several hours before France assumes the rotating EU presidency, President Nicolas Sarkozy late Monday repeated his criticism of the way Europe has been led.

·        IntraFish 1 July 2008 (subscription only)

Six shark species threatened species list

A German proposal to safeguard six species of the shark family in North east Atlantic waters has been agreed.

·        FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11440/Six_Shark_Species_Threatened_Species_List_.html

Fishermen protest at proposals to protect seabirds' foodstocks

Fishermen have reacted strongly against proposals by Scottish Natural Heritage to extend 31 land-based Special Protection Areas up to 2.5miles into the surrounding sea areas.

·        Press & Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/718598

Move to protect species in inland waters

A new offence making it illegal for fish or live spawn to be introduced to inland waters without permission was announced yesterday.

·        The Herald http://www.theherald.co.uk/search/display.var.2371782.0.move_to_protect_species_in_inland_waters.php

·        Courier & Advertiser 1 July 2008 (no web version)

Battle of a billion fish suppers...

Trawlermen and conservationists were at loggerheads last night over the future of Britain's fish and chip suppers.

·        Daily Express http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/50774/Battle-of-a-billion-fish-suppers

The fight for fish

Sierra Leone is one of the world's poorest countries. Yet it loses an estimated $29 million a year to illegal fishing.

·        BBC World Service http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/news/2008/07/080701_fish_diary.shtml

Consumer and environmental Issues

Nuisance seaweed spreading along coast

An alien seaweed which can foul boat hulls, propellers, water intakes and become entangled in shellfish farming equipment is spreading along the west coast.

·        Press & Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/716393

August flavours at their best - scallops

Queen scallops are less pricey than King and have a sweet, juicy flesh.

·        Essentials Magazine August 2008 (subscription only)

Miracle cures

Smoked fish, sourced from good suppliers, is the perfect summer fare.

·        Delicious Magazine August 2008 (subscription only)

Seasonal selection - lobster or crayfish

White Burgundy is great with the sweet flesh of lobster or crayfish.

·        Delicious Magazine August 2008 (subscription only)

Wild about Alaska seafood

Alaska remains a pristine uninhabited wilderness, so it's the perfect environment for wild stocks ol salmon and Pacific cod to flourish, providing you with the best, firm-fleshed fish imaginable.

·        Delicious Magazine August 2008 (subscription only)

Look and feel younger from your inside out

This 'healthy skin' article suggests eating Omega-3 rich fish to roll back the years.

·        Metro London 2 July 2008 (no web version)

Please note: this is a review of media coverage relating to the seafood industry and does not necessarily represent the views of the Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish). This media review is published three times weekly on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For further information on any of the articles referenced please contact:

Tom Betts        T: 0131 524 8667           E: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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