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Hooked on imports: the curious collapse of Britain's fishing industry

Fishing boats in Folkestone Harbour, Kent. Image: Shutterstock The UK’s relationship with the sea is entangled in politics, trade and tradition – but its fishers and marine ecosystems are losing out on all fronts By Mark Rowe For an island nation, Britain has a curious relationship with the food available on its marine doorstep. It eats relatively little fish compared to its European neighbours, yet is a net importer, with a trade gap of 316,000…
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geographical.co.uk broke the news in on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
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