At the helm

The Fishing Porthole was built from the wheelhouse

Like Fishing into the Future, the Fishing Porthole is a resource built by fishermen, for fishermen. We are led by fishermen and people working in the fishing industry, who give their time voluntarily to support Fishing into the Future while also running fishing businesses and working closely with the sector.

MEET THE CONTRIBUTORS TO THE PORTHOLE

Our contributors include active fishermen, owners of small and large fishing vessels amongst their number. The remainder are fisheries experts working in the seafood supply chain, scientific research, and economics. To build upon the Fishing Porthole and enhance the value it offers, we are continually reaching out to a diverse collection of people with valuable experiences and knowledge to share.

David Stevens

Dave is a fisherman from Newlyn

 

Adrian Bartlett

Adrian is a marine & fishing consultant and promoter of British shellfish

 

Emma Plotnek

Emma is the Executive Director of Fishing into the Future

Anna Patel

Anna is the Project Manager of Fishing into the Future

David Anderson

Dave is the CEO of the Aberdeen Fish Producers’ Organisation

Glen Annison

Glen (or Zeddy) is a Fisherman from Seahouses

Tina Barnes

Tina is head of Impact at the Seafarers’ Charity

Charles Blyth

Charles is the Risk, Safety and Training Lead at the NFFO

Peter Bruce 

Peter is a fisherman in the North Sea

Kara Brydson

Kara is the Executive Director of Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability

Jimmy Buchan

Jimmy is a seafood trader and retired fisherman from Peterhead

Tom Catchpole

Tom is a principle marine fisheries scientist and advisor at Cefas

Hazel Curtis

Hazel is an expert in fisheries economics

Carl Davies

Carl is a Fisherman, Skipper and Scientist from Conwy

Alexa Dayton

Alexa is an expert in developing fishing industry leadership

Sean Dennison

Sean is a crab fisherman based in Orkney

Brian Douglas

Brian is a Fisherman from Amble

Hannah Fennell

Hannah is Head of the Orkney Fisheries Association

Alison Freeman

Alison is the Fisheries Programme Manager at the Fishmongers’ Company Fisheries Charitable Trust 

Paul Gilson

Paul is the President of the NFFO and ex-fisherman from Essex

Richard Hoskin

Richard is the Head of Sustainable Fisheries at the MMO

Asa and Cassie Howe

Asa and Cassie are a fishing family from Seahouses

Amy Hutchinson

Amy is part of the Creative Team at Mindfully Wired Comms that brought the Porthole to life!

David Jarrad

David is the CEO of the Shellfish Association of Great Britain

Magnus Johnson

Magnus is a senior lecturer at University of Hull

Trevor Jones

Trevor is a Welsh fisherman, fish farmer, and expert in fishing safety 

Michel Kaiser

Michel is professor of fisheries conservation at Herriot-Watt University

Jimmy Kelly

Jimmy is a creel fisherman and U10m fleet representative based in Portavogie

George Lamplough

George is a Fisherman from Whitby

Aisling Lannin

Aisling is the Head of Evidence at the MMO

Deborah Layde

Deborah is the CEO of The Seafarers’ Charity

Steve Mackinson

Steve is a researcher at the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association

Phil McBryde

Phil is a policy lead in the Domestic Fisheries & Reform team at Defra

hattie mellor

Hattie worked as the Fishing Porthole project manager 

Ashley Mullenger

Ashley is a North Sea Fisherman promoting UK fishing on social media

Yasmin Ornsby

Yasmin Ornsby is from Hastings Fishermen’s Protection Society

Mike Park

Mike is CEO of the Scottish White Fish Producer Organisation

Beshlie Pool

BESHLIE IS THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF SOUTH DEVON & CHANNEL SHELLFISHERMEN LTD

Jenny & Karl Price

Jenny and Karl are a fishing family based in Bridlington

Andy Read

Andy spent 8 years at sea, but has continued to work for the fishing industry ashore in a variety of roles, most recently as editor of Fishing News

Mike Roach

Mike is the Deputy Chief Executive at the NFFO

Jamie Robertson

Jamie is the Managing Director of Holderness Fishing Industry Group

Alan Steer

Alan is a third-generation crab fisherman from Devon

Richard Stride

Richard is a fisherman from Mudeford

Mike Warner

Mike runs a Passion for Seafood

Ian Wightman

Ian is a Fisherman from the Clyde

Neil Witney

Neil is an U12m trawler fisherman from Newhaven

Toby Wright

Toby is a fisherman from Hayle

MEET OUR FUNDERS

The Fishmongers’ Company

We work collaboratively with the Fish and Fisheries Team at the Fishmonger’s Company, who provide financial support for our charitable activities

Find our more about The Fishmongers’ Charity.

The Fishmongers' Company
The Seafarers' Charity

The Seafarers’ Charity

The Seafarer’s Charity provides financial support for our charitable activities.

The Seafarers’ Charity aims to tackle the disadvantages of a seafaring life by leading collaboration, funding and advocacy to improve fishers’ and seafarers’ lives.

Find out more about The Seafarers’ Charity.

Fisheries and Seafood Scheme

A grant from the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme has funded the development of many of the learning resources we use on a regular basis.

Find out more about the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme

Fisheries & Seafood Scheme

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