Portus was a crucial trade gateway linking Rome to the Mediterranean throughout the Roman period.

BBC: Roman shipyard found by British archaeologists

"Obviously there isn't such a thing as 'one size fits all', but Project 50% was a success and was praised in Brussels, " Mr Portus told BBC News.

BBC: SW fishing nets could negate need for discard ban

But Jim Portus from the South West Fish Producers Organisation said a trial in Brixham and Plymouth using new nets had reduced the discard by more than 50%.

BBC: SW fishing nets could negate need for discard ban