Cornish fisher Jonny Pascoe on what life at sea is really like

Most of us only meet Cornwall’s fishing industry at the very end of the chain, on a plate or from the other side of the harbour wall. Next week there’s a chance to hear about everything that happens before that.

Cornwall Wildlife Trust is hosting an online talk with local fisher Jonny Pascoe next Tuesday (17 November), as part of its Marine Winter Talks series. Called A Day in the Life of a Cornish Fisher, the evening offers an insight into what it’s really like to work in one of Cornwall’s most traditional industries.

What Jonny will talk about

Jonny will be talking about the importance of fishing communities here in Cornwall, and the difficulties they face.

He’ll also cover the sustainable practices and solutions fishers are taking on to secure a future for both the industry and the marine environment.

Bring your questions

The session is hosted by Matt Slater, Marine Conservation Officer at the Trust, who manages the Cornwall Good Seafood Guide.

It isn’t a sit-back-and-watch evening either. Those joining can listen, learn and put their own questions to Jonny.

How to join

The talk runs from 7pm to 8:30pm and takes place online via Zoom.

Entry is pay what you can, and all proceeds go directly towards supporting Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s marine conservation work.

Places can be booked through the A Day in the Life of a Cornish Fisher event page. Questions about the evening can go to Katie Bellman at [email protected].