Fish and fishing study

We are interested in learning more about the fish in Scillonian waters and current fishing practices. Doug Herdson has been helping to investigate.

Doug Herdson, photograph by Angie Gall Doug Herdson, a fish expert, has been working on the Isles of Scilly Marine Biodiversity Project to help find out more about fish here. He specialises in rare and unusual fish. Doug has been talking to many of the fishermen in Scilly, encouraging them to participate in recording what they catch.

Anyone can report a fish sighting, and it is not only the rare species we are interested in. You can download our five page photo ID guide and recording form here: Corkwing wrasse, photograph by Angie Gall

Fish ID guide page 5

Related Links

Finding Sanctuary websiteThis four-year project will design a network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the seas around South West England.

Fish Online websiteA resource from the Marine Conservation Society to help you find responsibly sourced seafood.

Fish2fork websiteFind out which seafood restaurants serve sustainable or unsustainable fish.

Blue Reef Aquarium websiteBlue Reef Aquarium in Newquay, Cornwall is a great place to see some UK marine species up close.