Observer II Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 I got the impression from the news that there was a shortage of fish in our newly acquired territorial waters; so I checked with my fishmonger. Seems the EU will receive fish imports directly from the trawlers but not via the UK. So it would seem logical that we start eating more of our own fish as a Nation. However, most fish sold by S/markets tends to be from Iceland and isn't necessarily fresh; but no doubt cheaper. Nutritionists recomend at least two fish meals per week for a healthy diet. Perhaps we need to speed up the ban on EU fishing OUR waters, and watch demand change EU attitude ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 We get fish from Iceland because that's where the fish are caught. What do you think the Cod Wars were over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer II Posted January 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 The Cod Wars were about territorial waters and control thereof - fish don't need passports. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 Have a look at this and see where the fish live: http://www.databyou.com/ICES/faoh/faoh.html Some fish species like cod prefer colder waters so that's where they live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer II Posted January 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 Seems to be a fair mix to me, as I don't think the trawl nets identify specific species, they will always come back with a mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 It depends what species you want. If it's cod you're after you have to go outside our waters to get appreciable numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer II Posted January 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 The average shopper wants choice, thus variety at the fishmongers; the s/market related food industry may specify cod for it's fish fingers etc. Had a lovely piece of halibut tonight - yummy. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latchford Locks Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 23 hours ago, asperity said: Some fish species like cod prefer colder waters so that's where they live. I remember in the 60's the Warrington swimming baths had small footbaths with bleach in to clean your feet before entering the main pool. It had warm water in it and loads of us lads would sit in it to thaw out from the freezing cold temp of the main pool But the lifeguard use to throw us out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 I remember in the sixties being told by the lifeguard to take my socks off before swimming. When I told him my socks were already off he said in that case go and wash your dirty feet. Bill 😊 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Can't beat a quick dip in the ea at Blackpool. thirty seconds and you didn't feel the cold, your body was too numb to feel anything. Especially when you were wearing those trunks made out of your dads old wool jumper. when you came out you dragged half the sea bed behind you like a trawling net. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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