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Codes of Practice for Crustaceans – 5. Food Service Sector - July 2024
A series of codes have been developed to advise industry of best practice when handling, storing and dispatching crustaceans. This Code of Practice covers the food service sector. -
Climate change and UK seafood: example impacts and adaptation responses in key sources of wild capture production
This infographic illustrates climate change drivers relevant to the production stage of domestic and international seafood supply chains reliant on wild capture seafood. Example impacts and adaptation actions are provided for key species groups. -
Risk Assessment for Sourcing Seafood (RASS) profile; Peruvian Anchoveta (Engraulis ringens) artisanal purse seine fishery in Northern Central Peru (FAO 87)
This document is a summary of information for the Peruvian artisanal purse seine fishery targeting Peruvian Anchoveta (Anchoveta) within FAO area 87.1.13-14 is risk assessed using Seafish’s RASS scoring Guidance version 2. -
Codends selectivity trials 1990
Gear database resource: Report on selectivity trials of seine net codends on MFV Kestrel -
Codes of Practice for Crustaceans – 3. Processing Sector - July 2024
A series of codes have been developed to advise industry of best practice when handling, storing and dispatching crustaceans. This Code of Practice covers the processing sector. -
Trial of acoustic deterrents for prevention of porpoise by-catch (porpoise pingers) Phase 1 - Deployment trials
This report details the practicalities of attachment, deployment and testing of pingers. -
Climate change and UK seafood: example impacts and adaptation responses in key onshore seafood operations
This infographic illustrates climate change drivers relevant to the onshore stages of domestic and international seafood supply chains reliant on wild capture seafood. Example impacts and adaptation actions are provided for key stakeholder groups. -
Selectivity Trials of Seine Net Codends - MFV 'KESTREL' (INS 253) - April 1990
This report describes the comparison between three different mesh sizes of cod end in order to assess selectivity criteria. The cod ends were 90 mm x 120 meshes, 90 mm x 100 meshes, 110 mm x 100 meshes. All were diamond mesh configurations. The results showed small increases in the L.50 characteristics but overall the discard rates for each cod end were comparable. The trials were carried out with and without a small mesh cod end cover. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
Gill net and other set net fisheries in Cornwall (including Plymouth)
Examining the current status of Cornish gill nets fisheries and set net fisheries. -
Commerical Fishing Trials of a Twin Rig Trawling System
Commerical Fishing Trials of a Twin Rig Trawling System. -
Codes of Practice for Crustaceans – 2. Wholesale and Transport Sector - July 2024
A series of codes have been developed to advise industry of best practice when handling, storing and dispatching crustaceans. This Code of Practice covers the wholesale and transport sector. -
Responsible Fishing Ports Scheme: Documents to Support your Application
The pre-assessment stage of RFPS certification advises the submission of a range of policies and procedures along with a completed application form. -
Codes of Practice for Crustaceans – 1. Catching Sector - July 2024
A series of codes have been developed to advise industry of best practice when handling, storing and dispatching crustaceans. This Code of Practice covers the catching sector. -
Trials with Monofilament Longline Gear on MFV Gannet in Whitby
A report on the findings of a 39ft Whitby vessel, MFV Gannet, chartered for 15 fishing days and fitted with equipment for the purpose of monofilament longlining during three weeks of trials. -
Tangle Net Fishery for Spider Crabs
Tangle Net Fishery for Spider Crabs. -
Pair Seining Trip on M.F.V. "Avoca" and "Millwood"
A report on a Pair Seining Trip on M.F.V. "Avoca" and "Millwood". -
Methods of transportation for scallops
Methods of transportation for scallops -
Pair Trawling aboard the MFV Boy Carl and the MFV Boy Jason
A report on the results of two vessels used in pair trawling for the first time. -
Codes of Practice for Crustaceans – 4. Retail Sector - July 2024
A series of codes have been developed to advise industry of best practice when handling, storing and dispatching crustaceans. This Code of Practice covers the retail sector. -
Mechanisation of Longlining Autoclip System on MFV Sarah 'H'
Report on Grimsby based vessel Sarah 'H' participating in trials of the Autoclip System to assess its commercial performance using small illex squid as bait. -
Evaluation of Technical Conservation Measures in UK Nephrops Fisheries - New Trawl Designs
The work covered in this report is part of a three-year project aimed at reducing roundfish bycatches in UK Nephrops fisheries. -
Risk Assessment for Sourcing Seafood (RASS) profile; sardines (Sardina pilchardus) off Northwest Africa captured in Moroccan fisheries
This is a summary of information on the sardine (Sardina pilchardus) fished using pelagic seines and trawls, off Northwest Africa in Moroccan waters derived from scientific assessments and risk assessed using Seafish’s RASS scoring Guidance version 2. -
Using a horizontal separation panel to improve selection in a pulse beam trawl
Information on using a horizontal separation panel to improve target species selection; marketable sole, plaice, turbot and brill, in a pulse beam trawl. -
Non-Target Species Caught in Tuna Fisheries
Preliminary study of the relative fishery impacts on non-tuna species caught in various tuna fisheries. -
An Investigation of the Performance of the Tangle Nets used off North Cornwall
An Investigation of the Performance of the Tangle Nets used off North Cornwall. -
Risk Assessment for Sourcing Seafood (RASS) profile; East Atlantic skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Ghanaian fisheries
This document is a summary of information on Eastern Atlantic Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) targeted by Ghanaian purse seine and pole and line vessels and risk assessed using using Seafish’s RASS scoring Guidance version 2. -
Increasing codend mesh size and inserting a square mesh panel to reduce discards of haddock and whiting in a seine net
Information on increasing codend mesh size and inserting a square mesh panel to reduce discards of haddock and whiting in a seine net, targeting haddock, whiting and cod species. -
English Aquaculture Strategy - key highlights
Part of the Seafood 2040 strategy for aquaculture in England - this document gives a brief overview of key strategic principles and objectives. -
The Evaluation of Ghost Fishing Preventors for Shellfish Traps
This report describes and investigation into the phenomenon of 'ghost fishing' by shellfish traps. Ghost fishing can occur when fishing gear is lost from the control of its owner and continues to produce fishing mortality. -
Twin Rig with Three Warps towed from Centre Point
Twin Rig with Three Warps towed from Centre Point. -
Demersal Pair Trawling Information
This information sheet has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. -
The Effect of Icing on the Quality of Trawled Whole Nephrops
The Effect of Icing on the Quality of Trawled Whole Nephrops. -
Knowledge Networks towards an economic viable, healthy and sustainable seafood sector
Knowledge Networks towards an economic viable, healthy and sustainable seafood sector presentation slide pack. -
Why it pays to treat your whelks well
Whelk handling guidance for fishers. Prepared by Professor Michel J. Kaiser, Heriot Watt University, on behalf of the Whelk Management Group. -
More prawns and fewer cod caught in trials with multi-rig prawn trawl (2009)
This work provides new data on the relative selective properties of multi-rig prawn trawls trialed in the North Sea may be of interest to fishermen, scientists and managers in situations where cod protection is of particular interest. -
Risk Assessment for Sourcing Seafood (RASS) profile; European lobster (Homarus gammarus) landed in Newlyn
This document is a summary of information on European lobster (Homarus gammarus) targeted using pots/traps by vessels which land into Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall and is risk assessed using Seafish’s RASS scoring Guidance version 2. -
T90 - The gentle codend with many advantages
This fact sheet provides information on the advantages of turning netting 90º. -
A Comparison of the Quad-rig and Twin-rig Trawl in the Nephrops Fishery
A Comparison of the Quad-rig and Twin-rig Trawl in the Nephrops Fishery -
Midwater Pair Trawling Information
This Information sheet has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. -
The Transport Chain of Velvet Crabs from Orkney, the Western Isles and Northumberland to Spain - A Preliminary Review
This study aims to examine the transport chain between 2-3 main fishing areas in the UK (Orkney, the Western Isles and East Coast-Northumberland) and the main market for velvet crabs, which is in Spain. -
Quality of Trawled Nephrops - Key Features
Quality of Trawled Nephrops fact sheet. -
Alternatives to sodium metabisulphite
Alternatives to sodium metabisulphite fact sheet. -
Interactions between Bottlenose Dolphin and Midwater Pair Trawls: Effect of Pingers on Dolphin Behaviour
Interactions between Bottlenose Dolphin and Midwater Pair Trawls: Effect of Pingers on Dolphin Behaviour -
MPA and Fishing Restriction Mapping Project
This document explains the background for the MPA and Fishing Restriction Mapping project, as well as the objectives, deliverables and timeline. -
Risk Assessment for Sourcing Seafood (RASS) Scoring Guidance
The UK Sea Fish Industry Authority’s Risk Assessment for Sourcing Seafood (RASS) Scoring Guidance Version 2 revised April 2024 -
Reducing Seabed Contact of Trawling: Design and model test of a semi-pelagic shrimp trawl for the pink shrimp fishery
Design and model test of a semi-pelagic shrimp trawl for the pink shrimp fishery. -
Climate change risk adaptation in UK seafood: Understanding and responding to a changing climate in the wild capture seafood industry - summary report
This summary report concerns UK seafood supply chains reliant on domestic and international wild capture seafood. It sets out major impacts from key climate change drivers and major areas of adaptation action, from production to markets. -
Resource and waste management guidance for seafood processing (Scotland)
This publication provides information for seafood processing businesses in Scotland on legislation for managing waste. It also includes helpful guidance for all processing businesses on improving waste management. -
Seafood social profile Argentina January2020
This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood. -
Preliminary trials of a new scallop dredge in the Isle of Man
Preliminary trials of a new scallop dredge in the Isle of Man. -
Discard collection study comparing the SFIA designed nephrops trawl against commercial trawls
The latest exercise conducted under this programme has concentrated on a slightly different approach to the preceding work on by-catch reduction devices. -
North Sea cod stock advice December 2019
An overview of the stock status and management advice for the North Sea cod fishery. It has been prepared for a non-technical audience and is primarily directed at seafood processors and retailers. -
Implementation of more selective and sustainable fisheries (IMPSEL)
Gear database resource: Report on project looking at implementation of more selective and sustainable fisheries funded by the Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries -
Risk Assessment for Sourcing Seafood (RASS) Scoring Guidance Version 2
The UK Sea Fish Industry Authority’s Risk Assessment for Sourcing Seafood (RASS) Scoring Guidance Version 2 revised April 2024. -
SumWing
An overview of the SumWing; an alternative for a beam with beam trawling -
Northeast Atlantic mackerel stock update December 2019
An overview of the stock status and management advice for Northeast Atlantic mackerel. It has been prepared for a non-technical audience and is primarily directed at mackerel processors and retailers. -
Seafish Coverless Prawn Trawl Design & Construction Guidance Notes
Seafish Coverless Prawn Trawl Design & Construction Guidance Notes. -
Seafood social profile Vietnam January2020
This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood. -
Zero hour for Northeast Atlantic pelagics: Waitrose repeats call for Coastal States to fish responsibly
Waitrose, one of the UK’s leading food retailers, has added its voice to the chorus of supply chain businesses and retailers calling for the collaborative and sustainable management of mackerel, herring, and blue whiting in the Northeast Atlantic. -
Quality of trawled Nephrops using the coverless trawl
Key features measuring the quality of trawled Nephrops using the coverless trawl. -
Trials to assess the potential for nephrops trawls with low headline heights (less than 1m) in reducing whitefish by-catch
A report on the trials held to assess whether whitefish by-catch could be reduced in the Nephrops trawl fishery by using low headline Nephrops trawls. -
Seafood social profile South Korea January2020
This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood. -
Seafood social profile Turkey January2020
This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood. -
Thames Sole Selectivity
This work was part of the UK’s Fisheries Science Partnership (FSP). -
Sodium Metabisulphite Alternatives - key Features
Sodium metabisulphite has been used by the UK fishing industry for many years to control the effects of melanotic blackening in prawns (Nephrops norvegicus). Melanosis is the formation of dark pigmentation in the skin or outer tissue. Following recent court cases relating to high levels of sulphite residue and the requirement for allergen labelling, there is now interest to secure alternative treatments or processes to control melanosis. -
Crab and Lobster Live Holding System Part II (Water Pumps, Air Pumps and Pipework)
This data sheet is part of a new series forming a guide to the selection of equipment needed to successfully store and transport live crabs and lobsters. -
Comparative Fishing for Flatfish using a Beam Trawl fitted with Electric Ticklers
A report on the comparative fishing for Flatfish using a Beam Trawl fitted with electric ticklers. -
Responsible Sourcing Guide - Nephrops
Responsible Sourcing Guide - Nephrops. -
Seafood social profile Indonesia January2020
This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood. -
C43 Bass Lured Long Lines
This report describes work carried out on the North coast of Devon trialling a long line system using a range of artificial lures for bass; its evolution from conception to a full commercial application. -
The Ideal Purse Seine Vessel
A Guide to Demonstrating Best Practices & Meeting ISSF Conservation Measures. -
Codes of Practice for Crustaceans, Crabs and Nephrops - July 2024
A series of codes have been developed to advise industry of best practice when handling, storing and dispatching crustaceans. This document is a compilation of the five individual codes. -
Seafood social profile Spain January2020
This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood. -
Trials of a Net Grid for the UK Nephrops trawl fisheries
This report provides data for Gear trials, which were performed on the Net Grid by Cefas and the crew of the MFV Avocet in May and June 2012. -
Seafood social profile China January2020
This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood. -
Degritting of King Scallops
Dredged scallops are known to contain ‘grit’ in the form of sand, silt, mud or broken shell. Although washed out in processing, this contamination limits the marketability of these scallops as a ‘live’ product and detracts from their value in comparison with scallops landed by divers. The initial part of this work has confirmed the considerable extent of grit contamination of commercially harvested scallops and that it is effectively removed in the production of a processed product by shucking and washing the meat, but it has also shown that the eating quality of ‘gritty’ scallops deteriorates rapidly if held unprocessed in the shell. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
Seafood social profile South Africa January2020
This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood. -
Project 50%
In 2009–10, an innovative partnership between scientists and Devon beam trawlermen – nicknamed ‘Project 50%’ – was set-up with an aim to help to protect fish stocks by reducing the amount of juvenile fish discarded overboard by over 50%. -
Seafood social profile USA January2020
This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood. -
Seafood social profile India January2020
This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood. -
Seafood social profile Thailand January2020
This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood. -
Improving the selectivity of beam trawls in The Netherlands
The effect of large mesh top panels on the catch rates of sole, plaice, cod and whiting. -
Seafood social profile Ecuador January2020
This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood. -
English Aquaculture Strategy - summary
Part of the Seafood 2040 aquaculture strategy for England - this summary document sets the scene, highlighting the opportunities and growth aspirations alongside a plan for delivery. -
Catch Comparison Trials using a 400mm Square Mesh Panel
Catch Comparison Trials using a 400mm Square Mesh Panel -
Square and large diamond mesh in Northern Ireland Nephrops Fishery
Gear database resource: Final report on technical conservation trials in the Northern Ireland Nephrops Fishery -
The spawning of king scallop, Pecten maximus, in Welsh waters – A preliminary study
The spawning of king scallop, Pecten maximus, in Welsh waters – A preliminary study. -
The impact of beach-seine netting on the benthic flora and fauna of False Bay, South Africa
The impact of beach-seine netting on the benthic flora and fauna of False Bay, South Africa. -
Seafood social profile Taiwan January2020
This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood. -
A Pilot Pot Fishery for Nephrops Norvegicus off the Northern Ireland coast
The study was managed by officials from DARD, ANIFPO including the owners of the vessels engaged in the study and AFBI who carried out scientific monitoring of the pilot fishery. With the introduction of the Irish Sea cod recovery programme and its associated temporary sea area closures, several Northern Irish fishing vessels were displaced. They were encouraged to find sustainable alternatives to complete their annual fishing plans. Amongst the fishing vessels affected were four small (under 12 metre) vessels, which had traditionally targeted cod using gill-nets. The closure effectively stopped this fishery. As a result the four vessels, like many of their larger colleagues diversified into the Nephrops fishery using trawls. However, with the increasing costs of fuel and other overheads, combined with reductions in the landed price for Nephrops, the owners of the four vessels, together with the ANIFPO, decided to investigate alternative fishing opportunities. Following internal discussion, and with DARD’s Sea Fisheries Division, an application for funding was submitted to allow sea trials in the “open Irish Sea”, to examine the practicalities of using pots/creels to catch Nephrops. While creels were used in Strangford Lough, and other similar Loughs around Scotland, the possibility of using creels in areas traditionally trawled had not been investigated. -
North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) - Communications Consultant, Request for Proposals (RFP)
This document outlines the North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) request for proposals to support it, to educate and engage stakeholders and decision-makers on NAPA activities, positions and calls-to-action. -
Seafood social profile Philippines January2020
This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood. -
Is there a way out for the beam trawler fleet with rising fuel prices?
This paper describes the measures that have been taken and the plans for the near future to keep the beam trawl fishery profitable in the short to medium term. -
Assessment of T90 mesh in a fishery targeting whiting in the Celtic Sea
This report describes the key findings for the assessment of T90 mesh in a fishery targeting whiting in the Celtic Sea. -
Catch Comparison Trials of the Flip Flap Netting Grid Trawl
A report on a pair of catch comparison trials conducted in the North Sea to compare a standard Nephrops scraper trawl with the Flip Flap Netting Grid (FFG). -
Candian Pair Seining Experiment 1969
Candian Pair Seining Experiment 1969 -
New approaches to the reduction of non-target mortality in beam trawling
This paper presents experiments with modified beam trawls aimed at reducing discard rates and direct mortality of benthic in-fauna and epi-fauna without affecting the level of landings. -
Catch Comparison Trials with the Faithlie Cod Avoidance Panel (FCAP)
A report on catch comparison trials conducted in the North Sea to evaluate the Faithlie Cod Avoidance Panel. -
Codend mesh size and square mesh trial in Southern Ireland
Gear database resource: Summary report of Gear Trials in Demersal Fisheries V1a -
Seafood social profile Canada January2020
This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood. -
An Engineering Performance of 2 single Trawls used by the Scottish under 10m fleet targeting Nephrops in ICES Sub Area IV
Fisheries Research Services Internal Report No. 01/07 -
Large Mesh Top sheet in a Scottish nephrops trawl
Gear database resource: Scottish Industry Science Partnership Report on West coast fishery trials of a twin rig Nephrops trawl incorporating a large mesh top sheet -
Efficiency and environmental impacts of three different Queen scallop fishing gears
Efficiency and environmental impacts of three different Queen scallop fishing gears. -
Seafood social profile Chile January2020
This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood. -
Longer is not always better - The influence of beach seine net haul distance on fish catchability
The aim of this study was to compare the influence of different haul distances of a cod end beach seine on the catchability of fish in a surf zone. -
Summary report of Gear Trials to Support Ireland’s Submission under Articles 11 & 13 of Reg. 1342/2008 Nephrops Fisheries VIIa & VIIb-k
Summary report of Gear Trials to Support Ireland’s Submission under Articles 11 & 13 of Reg. 1342/2008 Nephrops Fisheries VIIa & VIIb-k -
UK Gear Trial Review: What can we learn from past gear trial projects?
The main aims in conducting this UK Gear Trial Review were to: 1) conduct a strategic evaluation of past UK gear trials projects; and 2) use the findings to help inform the relevant, effective and efficient delivery of future work in this area. -
The Swimming and Orientation Behaviour of the Norway Lobster, Nephrops norvegicus (L.), in Relation to Trawling
The swimming and orientation behaviour of the Norway lobster, Nephrops norvegicus (L.), in relation to trawling. -
Sustainable discard reduction in the Farne Deeps Nephrops fishery
There is a recognised problem surrounding the issue of discarding whitefish in the Farne Deeps Nephrops fishery. Both local fishermen and DEFRA are aware of the need to make changes to current operations and are committed to reducing discards while encouraging the take up of technical conservation methods. This project explores the potential for reducing the fishing effort on cod, haddock and whiting by increasing the earning potential for the Nephrops catch component with a live (tubed) landing regime. Overall, this project was an industry lead responsible fishing initiative leading to a more sustainable fishery. <sup>Keywords</sup>: Nephrops, Farne Deeps, whitefish discard reduction, sustainable fishery -
A Snapshot of the Large Scale Tropical Tuna Purse Seine Fishing Fleets as of June 2017
A snapshot of the large scale tropical Tuna Purse Seine Fishing Fleets as of June 2017. -
International Workshop on Seine Net Fishing
With the growing interest in this relatively fuel-efficient method of fishing, Sudurnes Comprehensive college invited speakers from Iceland and across Europe to share their experience and expertise in seine netting. -
Performance of a trawl codend made from 90º turned netting (T90) compared with that of traditional codends
This paper describes a series of tests conducted in the SINTEF Flume Tank with different designs and constructions of codends. -
Report of the Study Group on Turned 90° Codend Selectivity, focusing on Baltic Cod Selectivity (SGTCOD) 2009
A report of the first meeting in the ICES Study Group on Turned 90° Codend Selectivity, focusing on Baltic Cod Selectivity (SGTCOD), May 2009. -
First Interim Report of the Working Group on Electrical Trawling (WGELECTRA)
The Working Group on Electrical Trawling (WGELECTRA) met in Ostend, Belgium from 21–23 October 2014 to review knowledge of the effects of electrical fishing on the marine environment. This is the report of those findings and suggested recommendations. -
Effects of Codend Mesh Size and Twine Number on Nephrops Selectivity
Gear database resource: Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science Vol6 No3 on effects of codend mesh size and twine number on nephrops selectivity -
Escape gaps for velvet crabs (Necora puber); stock and economic benefits for the catching sector
Escape gaps for velvet crabs (Necora puber); stock and economic benefits for the catching sector -
Drift netting for Tuna - The feasibility and costs of alternative fishing methods
The feasibility and costs of alternative fishing methods. -
Understanding and responding to a changing climate in the UK seafood industry: Climate change risk adaptation for wild capture seafood - full report
The report concerns UK seafood supply chains reliant on domestic and international wild capture seafood. It covers major impacts from key climate change drivers, from production to markets, and sets out major areas of adaptation action. -
Assessment of Stress and Mortality of the Prawn During Live Handling from Vessel to Market
Assessment of Stress and Mortality of the Prawn During Live Handling from Vessel to Market. -
Review of Practical and Operational Aquaculture Training across the UK
Report on research commissioned by Seafish to inform its planned development of a training and guidance programme to support aquaculture -
The effects of square mesh panel mesh size and position on the selectivity of high and low powered Nephrops trawlers
Assessing the differences in performance between square mesh panels (SMPs) placed in the straight extension or in the taper, between 110 and 120 mm SMPs, and between gears towed by vessels of different horsepower. -
Report of the Study Group on Turned 90° Codend Selectivity, focusing on Baltic Cod Selectivity (SGTCOD) 2011
A report of the third meeting of the ICES Study Group on Turned 90° Codend Selectivity, focusing on Baltic Cod Selectivity (SGTCOD), May 2011. -
Stock Assessment of Small and Medium Pelagics: Status of Ring Net and Reef Seine Fisheries along the Kenyan coast
This report is prepared by Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute; in collaboration with the State Department of Fisheries. The World Bank through Kenya Coastal Development Project (KCDP) funded the production of the report. -
Effects of Codend Mesh Size and Twine Number on Nephrops Selectivity
Report of Fishing Industry Science Alliance (FISA) Project 03/13 -
Report of the Study Group on Turned 90° Codend Selectivity, focusing on Baltic Cod Selectivity (SGTCOD) 2010
Report of the Study Group on Turned 90° Codend Selectivity, focusing on Baltic Cod Selectivity (SGTCOD), September 2010. -
The Good Practice Guide for Nephrops Fishermen
This booklet has been produced for fishermen who are engaged in the capture of nephrops from fisheries around the UK and the EU. -
Line-caught albacore tuna - An observation voyage by Seafish as part of a BIM-funded study
Seafish was invited to take part in a BIM sea trial to test two different hook-and-line methods for catching Atlantic albacore tuna in the Bay of Biscay: by surface longline and by trolling with lures. -
Review of Technical measures in Scotland including mesh size changes
Gear database resource: Scottish Industry Science Partnership Review of technical measures for Scottish mixed demersal fisheries -
Improving the selectivity of towed fishing gears
New Prawn Trawl Designs to Avoid Capture of Unwanted Bycatch -
Review of king scallop dredge designs and impacts, legislation and potential conflicts with offshore wind farms
Review of king scallop dredge designs and impacts, legislation and potential conflicts with offshore wind farms. -
Sodium Metabisulphite Alternatives
Sodium metabisulphite has been used in the UK fishing industry for many years to control the effects of melanotic blackening in prawns (Nephrops norvegicus). Recent requirements for allergen labelling and court cases resulting from high levels of sulphite residue have prompted interest to secure alternative treatments to control melanosis. Further motivation has come from the highly corrosive nature of sodium metabisulphite. This causes extensive damage to vessels and processing equipment and has serious operational health and safety issues. A number of treatments were trialled in a commercial environment to determine a viable alternative to sodium metabisulphite. Prawns were treated at sea and then assessed for shelf life and sulphite residue by processors in NE Scotland. 5 treatments were competitive with sodium metabisulphite, these include sulphite based and non sulphite based treatments. As such, vessels and factories are provided with a variety of treatment options depending on their own product requirements. Alternative sulphite based treatments exhibit reduced operational hazards and lower sulphite residues in the tail meat while selected non sulphite based treatments are classified as ‘processing aids’ and are exempt from any form of food additive labelling. -
Investigation of Reports of Semi-Pelagic White Fish in the Clyde
This Marine Scotland Science Report is a series of reports that publish the results of research and monitoring carried out by Marine Scotland Science. These reports are not subject to formal external peer-review. -
Yellowfin tuna - A Global and UK supply chain analysis
A global and UK supply chain analysis of Yellowfin tuna. -
Trial of acoustic deterrents for prevention of porpoise by-catch (porpoise pingers) Phase 2 and 3 Endurance and Tangle
This study details the practicalities of attachment, deployment and testing of acoustic deterrents (porpoise pingers) within the Celtic sea gill net fishery. -
Scallop Dredge Selectivity
Contribution of tooth spacing, mesh size and ring size; Part I West of Scotland sea trials. -
Investigating technical measures for the improvement of Nephrops size selectivity in trawls
Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) Ref: 03/ENG/46/04. -
Report of the Study Group on Electrical Trawling (SGELECTRA) April 2012
A report on the Study Group on Electrical Trawling (SGELECTRA). -
Flatfish pulse fishing
A report on the research results and knowledge gaps of flatfish pulse fishing. -
A Summary of Bycatch Issues and ISSF Mitigation Activities To Date in Purse Seine Fisheries, with Emphasis on FADs
This document summarises the main bycatch issues in tropical purse seine fisheries, with emphasis on FAD sets (including natural log sets, since the available data does not always allow for a separation of the two). -
The Promotion of Pole-and-Line Tuna Fishing in the Pacific Islands - Emerging Issues and Lessons Learned
This study examines the various issues associated with promoting pole-and-line fishing and attempts to derive lessons from experience that may guide future development efforts. -
Beach Seining
Seining is a fishing technique traditionally done in areas with large schools or groups of fish. -
The Nephrops fisheries of the Northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean - A review and assessment of fishing gear design
A review and assessment of fishing gear design. -
Report on the Current State of Driftnet Fisheries in the UK
Report on the Current State of Driftnet Fisheries in the UK. -
Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) Project. An industry-centred conservation project.
Commercial proving trials of a new prawn trawl design. -
Responsible Fishing Ports Scheme User Guide
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Part of the Seafood 2040 aquaculture strategy for England - this full report includes a review of the English aquaculture landscape and current barriers to growth, along with the rationale and methodology behind the strategy.