‘Floating time bomb’ as cargo ship discharges fertiliser near North Sea MPAs – in the same week that NGOs launch a united Europe-wide attack on ‘destructive’ bottom trawling in MPAs. Young recruits buck the national trend in the Western Isles – and the end of an era in Whalsay as Charisma skipper comes ashore after a 64-year career. Plus: our eight-page special report from Brixham, England’s top landing port. And have your say on the future of Fishing News – with a chance to win £100 in Amazon vouchers – in our reader survey!

‘Floating time bomb’ as cargo ship discharges fertiliser near North Sea MPAs – in the same week that NGOs launch a united Europe-wide attack on ‘destructive’ bottom trawling in MPAs. Young recruits buck the national trend in the Western Isles – and the end of an era in Whalsay as Charisma skipper comes ashore after a 64-year career. Plus: our ei....