This month it gives me great pleasure to introduce the Fishing News International ‘Person of the Year’ award.

In an industry often filled with controversy, conflict and negative press, it is easy to forget that we are fortunate t

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o have many people who work tirelessly to support and develop the future sustainability of the international industry.

The global fishing industry is made up of many sectors, organizations, widely diversified fishing groups and within these sectors, there are many, many candidates that would qualify for the Fishing News International Person of the Year, for the impact that their presence has on the industry.

There are seafood company CEOs who have turned around the fortunes of their businesses - and some who have adapted their businesses and fisheries to use more eco-friendly methods of fishing.

There are fishing sustainability organizatio

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ns who have designed systems to encourage better stock management and control of fisheries.

There are fishing gear designers whose efforts have played a major part in seeing...