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Last broadcast on Mon, 27 Apr 2009, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Sheila Dillon follows two Cornish oyster fisherman, Rob Searle and Tim Vinnicombe, as they travel to the 'Slow Fish' gathering in Genoa - the world's largest gathering of fishermen and women from around the world, organised by the Slow Food movement.
Rob and Tim are part of a team attempting to save the tradition of gathering native oysters from the Fal Estuary. The oysters are fished in 200-year-old sailing boats as no mechanical power is permitted on the fishery. By taking their catch to Genoa, they hope to raise the profile of the native oyster and create a market that will help ensure the survival of a traditional and sustainable form of fishing.
The Fal Oyster team at Slow Fish, Genoa.
Slow Fish
The Food Programme follows four people from Cornwall as they travel to Genoa with 5000 native oysters harvested from the Fal Estuary. The oysters are gathered using methods dating back to Roman times and the trip to Italy is part of an attempt to keep this important food tradition alive.
The oysters are destined to be opened and tasted at Slow Fish, an event organised by the Slow Food movement. It brings together small scale traditional fishermen from all over the world who can meet, exchange ideas, display their produce and try to provide solutions to the world’s fishing crisis.
Sheila Dillon hears how the Cornish fishermen fare in their mission to raise the profile of the Fal native oyster.
This year’s Slow Fish event takes place just as the European Commission is setting out its vision for the future of fishing in Europe, a future in which it argues small scale fishing communities can play a crucial role.
Broadcasts
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Sun 26 Apr 200912:32
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Mon 27 Apr 200916:00
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