Author Archives: freestyle
SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD
The best guide for sustainable seafood is being updated by the Marine Conservation Society on a regular basis. Wild sea bass is only one of the most endangered species at the moment, and must be avoided in favour of more sustainable species. Check out the Marine Conservation Society’s sustainable fish guide to find out which fish to eat and which …
EATING CLEVER
The future of fish as part of our diet is no longer guaranteed. Many fish stocks are in a state of serious decline, with overfishing a great threat to marine wildlife and habitats. With almost 80% of world fish stocks fully or over exploited from fishing, plus pressure from climate change and pollution, we’re moving into dangerous waters when it …
TRENDS CAN KILL
Over the past few decades TV chefs and supermarkets have pointed consumers towards a select range of fish that are made available all year round. Whether we buy our old time favourite cod, a general “safe bet” tuna, salmon or – more and more so – wild sea bass, with rising demand on these few species we subsequently see fish …
LISTEN TO FISHERMEN
During 2017 we interviewed Worthing’s last remaining maritime tradesmen, exploring their families’ histories and experiences of the fishing trade in our town. We recorded our conversations to capture their lost knowledge and share it with you here. Go to Interviews
1880 – 1930
Between 1880 – 1930 the fishing trade in Worthing was said to be thriving. Our fantastic volunteers have plumbed a range of resources, including magazines, newspapers, photo albums, censuses, guide books and a range of other materials, to bring to life the many tales, facts and figures of this exciting time in Worthing’s maritime history. Postcards of the beach and Worthing’s fishing fleet …
The Sun Sets
Worthing’s fishing families have formed part of our town’s rich history over the centuries. The Last Fisherman Standing aims to preserve this history but also seeks to raise awareness for the struggle of small fishing fleets by working alongside Worthing fishing families such as the Bashfords, the Marchants, the Phillips brothers, John Booker and others to create a living record of the way …
