Sharklines: The Beat is an investigative report on fishing, the fish we eat and the hidden economics of the ocean. I’m Rory Forsyth, and together we’re diving into the hidden world behind the fish on your plate. From sharks and tuna to fishing fleets, bycatch and billion-pound industries, we’ll follow the journey from ocean to supermarket shelf to uncover what really happens in the supply chain. How does a fish caught in deep water end up fresh in your fridge days later? Who decides what lives, what dies, and what gets sold? Through science, experts and firsthand voices, we will find out.
Sharklines; The Beat
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Sharklines: The Beat is an investigative report on fishing, the fish we eat and the hidden economics of the ocean. I’m Rory Forsyth, and together we’re diving into the hidden world behind the fish on your plate. From sharks and tuna to fishing fleets, bycatch and billion-pound industries, we’ll follow the journey from ocean to supermarket shelf to uncover what really happens in the supply chain. How does a fish caught in deep water end up fresh in your fridge days later? Who decides what lives, what dies, and what gets sold? Through science, experts and firsthand voices, we will find out.
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May 29, 2026
Salmon: The Fish Britain Cannot Quit
<p>In this episode of Sharklines, we dive into Britain’s complicated obsession with salmon. From the rivers of the Tay and Tweed to the vast industrial sea pens of Scotland’s west coast, this is the story of a fish caught between wilderness and modern consumption. We explore the collapse of wild Atlantic salmon, the explosive rise of salmon farming, and the fierce debate over sea lice, pollution, escapes and conservation. Why did salmon become Britain’s default fish? Can farming and wild ecosystems coexist? And what happens if the salmon disappears entirely? A look at one of the nation’s most iconic and contested species.</p><p><br></p><p>Atlantic Salmon Trust - https://atlanticsalmontrust.org/</p><p><br></p><p>Marine Conservation Society - https://www.mcsuk.org/</p><p><br></p><p>The Guardian - choosing better salmon; https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/12/from-the-sea-to-your-plate-how-to-choose-more-sustainable-salmon?utm_source=chatgpt.com</p>
May 19, 2026
Hook, Line & Sinker: A Look At Britain’s Fishing Industry
<p>Britain is surrounded by some of the richest fishing grounds in Europe, yet the seafood on our plates often comes from thousands of miles away. Cod from the Arctic, tuna from the Pacific, prawns from Southeast Asia, while British-caught herring, shellfish and salmon are shipped abroad to international markets willing to pay more. The result is a fishing industry built on contradiction: a nation that catches one thing, eats another, and argues constantly over who controls the sea in between.</p><p>This episode looks at the modern UK fishing industry and what ends up in supermarkets and fish and chip shops. Along the way, it asks difficult questions about sustainability, overfishing, Brexit, consumer habits and whether Britain’s seafood future depends less on what fishermen catch, and more on what the public chooses to buy.</p><p>Sources include data and reporting from:</p><p><a href="https://www.seafish.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.seafish.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/marine-management-organisation" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/marine-management-organisation</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mcsuk.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.mcsuk.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.nffo.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.nffo.org.uk</a></p>
April 28, 2026
The Prawn Paradox
<p>Britain treats prawns like an everyday luxury, but behind that pink curl sits a global industry worth over a billion pounds. Most prawns eaten in the UK are imported from farms across Asia and Latin America, while a smaller share comes from cold-water fisheries in Scottish and North Atlantic waters. The contrast is stark: tightly managed UK stocks versus industrial aquaculture systems that can range from well-regulated to deeply damaging, particularly where mangroves have been cleared and water systems degraded.</p><p>Supermarkets, exporters and global supply chains profit from scale and low prices, while coastal ecosystems and local communities often carry the cost. At its core, this is a story about convenience versus consequence, and how you can shop better with the tools of information at your disposal. </p><p><br></p><p>https://thesra.org/news-insights/insights/sourcing-spotlight-taking-a-closer-look-at-prawns/</p><p><br></p><p>https://aquaculturemag.com/2025/04/28/global-scenario-of-shrimp-industry-present-status-and-future-prospects/</p>
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