Seafood Matters Podcast

By Jim Cowie

Providing a voice for the UK fishing industry Jim Cowie speaks with fishermen, fisheries scientists and seafood industry leaders.

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The podcast currently has 100 episodes available.

Seafood Matters Podcast episodes:

April 14, 2026 Ep 100. Hard Lessons with Mike Park OBE
Hard-earned lessons from a life in fishing, leadership, and standing up for the industry.

Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

Contact Jim Cowie:

Email: [email protected]
Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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1h 23min
April 07, 2026 Ep 99. Mercury in Seafood: Fact or Fear?
Kevin McCay of Safe Catch Inc explores whether U.S. climate policy changes could have real implications for mercury in seafood.

Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

Contact Jim Cowie:

Email: [email protected]
Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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47min
March 31, 2026 Ep 98. Where Science, Policy & Fishing Collide
Dr. Colin Bannister shares hard-earned insights on the growing divide between science, policy, and the fishing industry — and what must change.

Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

Contact Jim Cowie:

Email: [email protected]
Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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1h 32min
March 24, 2026 Ep 97. Brixham Skipper on Smarter Fuel Efficiency
Brixham skipper-owner Mike Ballinger explains how new propeller coating technology improved handling, reduced fouling, and delivered a 5% fuel saving aboard Two Brothers.

Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

Contact Jim Cowie:

Email: [email protected]
Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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37min
March 17, 2026 Ep 96. Octopus Bloom, Crab Crisis & Fuel-Saving Innovation
Newlyn skipper David Steven shares the devastating impact of the octopus bloom on crab fishing — and how new propeller coating technology is cutting costs and improving performance.

Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

Contact Jim Cowie:

Email: [email protected]
Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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46min
March 10, 2026 Ep 95. The Science of Better Boat Performance
Mark Edwards and Simon De la Rue of Assured Marine explain how their high-performance coatings aim to boost boat efficiency while preventing fouling.

Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

Contact Jim Cowie:

Email: [email protected]
Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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1h 37min
March 03, 2026 Ep 94. Grimsby to the Arctic: A Cod Wars Skipper
Legendary Grimsby skipper John Roberts shares stories from the Arctic Circle, the Cod Wars, and a lifetime at sea.

Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

Contact Jim Cowie:

Email: [email protected]
Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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1h 30min
February 24, 2026 Ep 93. The Great Octopus Bloom: 2,000 Tons and Counting
Dr. Bryce Stewart explains why the South West’s octopus “bloom” is unlike anything seen in modern UK fishing history.

Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

Contact Jim Cowie:

Email: [email protected]
Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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1h 27min
February 17, 2026 Ep 92. How China Reshaped the Canadian Lobster Market
Greg Mercer and Richard Page discuss how China became the dominant force in Canadian lobster — and why its appetite for live seafood now shapes the entire Atlantic fishery.

Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

Contact Jim Cowie:

Email: [email protected]
Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

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1h 8min
February 10, 2026 Ep 91. Mastery, Trust & the Art of the Fishmonger
Master fishmonger Hayden Cutting explains why perfection, trust, and education are the future of the fish trade.

Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.

Contact Jim Cowie:

Email: [email protected]
Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast
Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.
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1h 42min

FAQs about Seafood Matters Podcast:

How many episodes does Seafood Matters Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 100 episodes available.