Ep 96. Octopus Bloom, Crab Crisis & Fuel-Saving Innovation

About this episode

David Steven discusses the impact of the octopus bloom on crab fishing and innovations in propeller technology.

Newlyn skipper David Steven shares the devastating impact of the octopus bloom on crab fishing — and how new propeller coating technology is cutting costs and improving performance. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube . Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com . Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support .

People in this episode

Host: Jim Cowie

Guest: David Steven

Topics covered

• octopus bloom
• crab fishing
• propeller coating technology
• cost reduction
• fishing industry
• marine life
• innovation

Keywords

• octopus bloom
• crab crisis
• propeller coating
• fishing technology
• cost savings
• marine ecology
• seafood industry

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Organizations: Seafood Matters Podcast, YouTube, www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com, Spreaker

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