Communicate

Being a good communicator means getting your point across clearly, while considering and respecting the views of others.

It’s a tough skill – some people have a rare natural talent, but most of us have to practice, learn and improve our skills as we build the confidence to speak up, understand others, and effectively communicate and collaborate.

Here are some tips from fishermen, to fishermen

on how to speak up and be heard when speaking at a meeting, on a video call or anywhere to an audience

Writing or engaging with the press can be daunting at first

here are some resources to help you along the way – from conversations with the Editor of the Fishing News to media contact lists you can reach out to

At Fishing Into the Future, we are hosting a series of online talks focused on furthering knowledge on important topics and creating connections with key people in the industry.

Would you like to host your own online event?

Good communication between people working in the industry, science and fisheries management is central to the co-management of fisheries

It is especially important that good communicators are present throughout UK fisheries, representing the rich and widely variety of people working in the seafood industry.

SEE BELOW FOR SOME RESOURCES TO HELP YOU IN DIFFERENT ENCOUNTERS

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