The fall and rise of industry participation in fisheries science - a European story

Abstract

Based on the Buckland Professor lecture for 2021-2022, this story uses a hypothetical sketch of how the relationship between the fishing industry and scientists evolved over the last century to provide a starting point for a personal account of changes in Science Industry Research Collaboration (SIRC). After a period in the doldrums, SIRC is burgeoning in debate and in practice. Focussing on experiences in the European arena, this story looks at why SIRC is gaining momentum, what is needed to make it useful and meaningful for those involved, and the reasons why there is hope that it is here to stay.