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In the year to March 2024, farmed seafood maintained its share of the UK top five bestselling species which in turn makes up the majority of UK seafood sales; accounting for an estimated 60% by value, and 41% by volume; worth £1.72bn with 88,033 tonnes.

Seafish Wales Advisory Committee Minutes - November 2022

Minutes from the Seafish Wales Advisory Committee meeting on 3 November 2022.

Seafish 2023-2028 Corporate Plan

The Seafish 2023-2028 Corporate Plan sets out our five year strategy to support the UK seafood industry to thrive. It includes detail on how we will measure our impact. This is an accessible PDF

How cool is your catch? The risk of histamine and how to prevent it.

A short briefing paper explaining what histamine is and the food safety risks associated with it. The note is primarily aimed at small inshore vessesls. It provides a detailed description of the issue, why it is important, what species may be impacted and how it can be simply prevented.

dag planning ban checklist.pdf

Seafish Species Guide - Turbot - 2014

This Species Guide to turbot contains information on sustainability issues, stock assessment, conservation measures and management worldwide for the individual stocks of this species updated to January 2014. There is a short section on the product characteristics of the species. The information was obtained from scientific, industry and governmental sources and appropriate references are given.

Seafish Species Guide - Flounder - 2014

This Species Guide to flounder contains information on sustainability issues, stock assessment, conservation measures and management worldwide for the individual stocks of this species updated to January 2014. There is a short section on the product characteristics of the species. The information was obtained from scientific, industry and governmental sources and appropriate references are given.

Seafish Brussels Brexit Update 07/05/2018 – 05/06/2018

The Irish border after Brexit; Brexit: a reading list of post-EU Referendum publications by Parliament and the Devolved Assemblies; Brexit: food prices and availability; Michel Barnier's full speech; Programme of EU-UK Article 50 negotiations for 5-8 June 2018; Notice to stakeholders Withdrawal of the UK and EU rules in the field of customs and external trade; EU/UK Possible Framework for the Future Partnership Discussions; Workers' rights and Brexit.

CLG Presentation 2. Fish stock status in the North East Atlantic. 5 December 2023.

Steve Mackinson, Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's Association (SPFA), spoke about pelagic fish stock status in the North East Atlantic. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

CLG Presentation 1. The role of Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs). 29 March 2023.

Jo Pollett, Marine Stewardship Council, talked about the current status of FIPS within Project UK. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

2014 Quotas for pelagic stocks used in fishmeal production

This summarises the 2014 quota allocations for pelagic stocks used in fishmeal production for the North East Atlantic and South America.

CLG Presentation 2. Seafood winners and losers in a warming world. 26 September 2023.

Elena Couce, Cefas spoke about climate change projections of commercial fish distributions around north western Europe. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format

CLG Presentation 4. Digitilisation of seafood supply chains. 27 June 2023.

Alex Caveen, University of Hull, talked about traceability in the UK seafood chain. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

SFIN 16 - Deck equipment emergency stops

Seafish Information Note 16 - Deck equipment emergency stops.

SumWing

An overview of the SumWing; an alternative for a beam with beam trawling

ACIG Presentation 3. Government and policy initiatives to support UK aquaculture. 23 November 2023.

Rod Cappell, ARG Facilitator, spoke about the Northern Ireland Aquaculture Representative Group (ARG) activities. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

Market Insight Factsheet: Mackerel - May 2024

This Market Insight factsheet provides a full picture of mackerel in the retail, foodservice and trade markets.

CLG Presentation 6. Digitilisation of seafood supply chains. 27 June 2023.

François Mosnier, Planet Tracker spoke about the financial benefits of seafood traceability. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format.

Market Insight

The team of market analysts collate a broad spectrum of reports and insights relating to the UK seafood market from landing, trade, retail and foodservice perspectives. The team analyse these sources and regularly communicates relevant trends. These updates are received and valued by industry stakeholders from fisherman, processors and retailers to the media and government. This fact sheet outlines the work of the team and who to contact if you have any questions our Market Insight service.

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.

Seafish response to Stakeholder update of 1 February 2008 on EU Reg 2073-2005 on Microbiological Criteria for Foodstuffs consultation

To read the consultation go to: http://www.seafish.org/upload/b2b/file/consultation/FSAstakeholder_update_1_2_08.doc

freshwater_-_aquaponics_farm_v3.pdf

Assessment of a novel system for restraining claws of the brown crab

In September ‘97 a shellfish merchant purchased a novel system for banding the claws of the brown crab, Cancer pagurus. The banding system had been developed by the North Atlantic Fisheries College (NAFC), in Shetland, who have been conducting research into novel methods of restraining the claws of brown crab, primarily with a view to airfreighting product to foreign markets. The equipment, Fig 2, Appendix 1, is currently manufactured by HNP Engineers (Shetland) and has been marketed since early 1997. Seafish were requested to assist in investigating the suitability of the system for a crab fishery located off the East coast of England. The main interest was the efficacy of the bands on crabs which were subjected to medium term immersed storage in live holding tanks. Previous research by Seafish on restraints for brown crab is described in Seafish report No. 423. The work involved evaluating different designs of restraint in specialised conditions, with the aim of producing a design suitable for the U.K. vivier trade.

1566203385-seafishinsight_gsi2018_fishingbycountry.pdf

Skates and Rays Group - History and Achievements 2006-2010

The Skates and Rays Group met seven times between April 2006 and March 2010 and then went into abeyance. The group was re-convened in October 2013. This is a quick summary of achievements during this period.

Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee Minutes - November 2022

Minutes from Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee (SSAC) meeting held on 10 November 2022

Certifying marine ingredients for aquafeeds

Seafish Summary - Global picture of fish stock status June 2014

Seafish summary showing the global picture of fish stock status based on the United Nations Food and Aquaculture Organisation report: The State of Fisheries and Aquaculture 2014. Published May 2014.

Business Study - N.E. Coast

The report presents a regional objective study of all aspects of the fishing industry within the NE coast region, from Whitby to Eyemouth (inclusive). 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

Economic Impact Assessment for proposed levy changes

Economic Impact Assessment which details the impact that levy changes will have on seafood businesses, new and old levy payers.

Seafish Regulation Alert Monitor 02/04/2016 – 08/04/2016

Brussels update of seafood legislation developments, including: Sustainable growth and jobs in the marine and maritime sectors Bluefin tuna recovery plan: EU Presidency reaches deal with European Parliament AGRIFISH Council - Provisional agenda

Hall Test Research on Blue Whiting

A series of Hall Tests were held in 3 locations (Greater London, Leeds and Walsall) in February/March 1976 using Blue Whiting caught by the MAFF freezer trawler Artic Privateer in 1975. Although it was an exploratory voyage, the fish were caught under commercial conditions and did not represent the pride of an outstanding catch. The fish reflected simply the best quality obtainable from an average catch at that time of the year. For each Hall Test approximately 200 housewives were served samples of hand filleted Blue Whiting crumbed and pan fried and grilled the order of presentation was rotated, and responses to the appearance, flavour and texture of the fish were recorded. 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.

Cambered Trawl Door Trials 1983

A report of further trials with cambered trawl doors to assess their performance. Still some problems of board stability during shooting and when turning.

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.

On-Board Fuel Flowmeter Systems for Use on Fishing Vessels

The report describes a typical fuel flowmeter system and lists the practical and technical requirements of the system. Use of a flow meter for trials purposes is described and the techno-economic benefits discussed. A list of known manufacturers is provided. 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

UK Seafood Trade Report: July to September 2023

This report cover the key trends in the UK seafood trade for a calendar year on a quarterly basis. The analysis focuses on emerging changes to seafood trade flows in and out of the UK covering July to September 2023 compared the previous year.

Design Characteristics of Middle Water Trawlers: Study of Machinery Requirements

This is the first in a series of reports on the Authority's study of design requirements for future middle water trawlers. This report describes the studies made and conclusions reached on the current and future vessels in the class.

Exploratory Voyage for Blue Whiting - 'Arctic Privateer'

This report describes a voyage made in March-April 1975 on the stern freezer trawler ARTIC PRIVATEER to catch blue whiting to the north-west of the British Isles. The voyage was a joint venture undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland the White Fish Authority. 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.

Hall Test Research of Blue Whiting (1976 Catch)

A second series of Hall Tests were held in a further 3 locations (Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester) in July 1976 using Blue Whiting from the Hebridean and Shemara catches of spring 1976. Because the fish were landed chilled, the resulting fillets were considered to be of sufficient quality to allow them to be displayed raw. For each Hall Test approximately 200 housewives were shown raw fillets and then tasted two samples – one crumbed and pan fried, the other grilled. The order of presentation was rotated, and responses to the appearance (cooked and raw), flavour, texture, and colour were recorded. 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.

Market Insight Factsheet: Tuna - March 2024

This Market Insight factsheet provides a full picture of tuna in the retail, foodservice and trade markets.

Seafood Week 2016

Seafood Week is an annual, eight-day, industry-wide promotion and celebration of fish as food. The nation-wide consumer marketing campaign, run by Seafish, is an opportunity for the whole industry to encourage more people to eat more fish more often. This fact sheet provides results on Seafood Week 2015 and outline information on Seafood Week itself. Last published April 2016.

Development of an Improved Non-Returnable Wet Fish Fillet Expanded Polystyrene Box

The report describes trials which formed part of the SFIA's static gear investigations. The overall aim of these trials has been to obtain information which will enable comparisons to be made of the catching characteristics of gill nets rigged in different ways. 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

Double Rig Trawl Fishing for Nephrops Norvegicus

Initial trials with double rigged gear on a SW beam trawler in 1982 had demonstrated the feasibility of working this rig in UK waters. In 1983 trial fishing was carried out successfully on Celtic Sea nephrops (prawn) stocks. Increased catch rates in comparison with single trawl rigs were recorded and gear handling was further refined. Problems highlighted included the shorting effort required with increased catches of prawn and limited market in the SW. 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

Comparison of Results in Dover Sole Research and Development to November 1978 with Previous Performance Forecasts 1975 & 1977

This report has been written to present in abbreviated form the progress made with the fish hatched in 1977 and 1978. About a quarter of the 1977 stock has exceeded the minimum size (250g) at which maximum market unit price is achieved; the majority of the remainder should achieve harvest weight at an age of 22 months. The 1978 stock, some are now nine months old, due to successful early spawning by photoperiod control, are growing more strongly. 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.

Ambient Seafood in Multiple Retail (2023)

Ambient remains in decline but compared to 2016, ambient seafood has attracted older and significantly more affluent ABC1 shoppers; perhaps driven by the recent demand for premium imported tinned 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.

Board Minutes - 27 September 2023

Minutes from the Seafish board meeting held on 27 September 2023.

Haddock Factsheet - January 2024

This Market Insight factsheet provides a full picture of haddock in the retail, foodservice and trade markets.

A Steady State Control Program to Minimise Fuel Consumption for a Vessel Using a Controllable Pitch Propellor

This study shows how the correct settings of propeller pitch and engine speed may obtain the minimum fuel consumption for a required propellor thrust and ship speed. The possible fuel savings are investigated using an optimising steady state control system based on a specific fishing vessel. 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

A Report on the UK Herring Fisheries in the 1980s

The British herring fishery has declined dramatically since the early part of the century. The ban in 1977 was a result of indiscriminate overfishing by all fishing nations in the post war period. Now that the ban has been eased, the Common Fisheries Policy sets out the UK quota clearly and in this there are opportunities for development of a more stable UK herring fishery. 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

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