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Estuary Profile for Mollusc Production Solent - South Coast

This report is the second in a series of profiles of estuarine fisheries areound the UK. It describes the various shellfish fisheries in the area, the levels of exploitation, the problems and the prospects for expansion and development of these fisheries. The most important species in the area are oysters and the American hard clam.

Double Rig & Separator Trawl Trials held in Firth of Forth

The principle of separating the catch within a trawl has been studied for some time by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland (DAFS) and by the Sea Fish Industry authority (SFIA). It is particularly valuable as a means of separating demersal fish from prawns Nephrops Norvegicus and sea bed debris since the latter two tend to damage the former. The SFIA see value in such a trawl both to improve the quality fo the catch and to make for easier work in the sorting of the catch on deck.

Evaluation of Technical Conservation Measures in UK Nephrops Fisheries - New Trawl Designs

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 Review of the First International Conference on Molluscan Shellfish Safety

The First International Conference on Shellfish Safety was held in New South Wales, Australia on 13-17 November 1994. It followed two successful conferences on Shellfish Depuration in 1988 and 1992 in the USA and France. This report contains the abstracts of the papers, a brief summary of the presentations, the conference recommendations and some interpretation of these with regard to the UK industry. An appendix outlining some of the illness associated organisms detailed in the papers is included. 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.

The Fisheries of Eastern Scotland - A Regional Review

The South Eastern Region of Scotland has always had a long tradition of fishing and many communities have become dependant on the sea for a living. The depletion of North Sea stocks and the decline of local processing have caused severe difficulties in recent years. 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.

Mussel Spat Collection and Cultivation Trials in Wales using Bouchots 1987-89

This report describes an investigation into the viability of using the French bouchot pole and Italian pergolai net stocking method for cultivating mussels in South Wales. A modified trial was established in North Wales to accommodate reduced tidal ?. Seed was collected from Morecambe Bay and Caemarfon and monitored over a two year growing period. A computer program was developed to compare growth performance at each site. After a T. Wrayo year growing cycle the mussels averaged 47 mm; 38% meat yield and trade opinion indicated a minimum price of 450/tonne. Costings suggest that for an investment of 20,000 a return of 45,000 per annum is projected. 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 Profile of the South Coast Fisheries - Lyme Regis to Selsey Bill

The fishing sector of the Southern Sea Fisheries District, of Lyme Regis to Selsey BIll, is typified by small-boat (below 12m) operators who collectively lack organisation and representation. It is estimated from anecdotal evidence (see p.2) that in the order of 350 fishing boats operate full time from numerous bases seriously lacking in infrastructure support. Most boats are owner operated, with the only fleet operation being that of Johnson’s Sea Enterprises of Portsmouth who operate four large beam trawlers. In excess of 300 other craft, all less than 12m operate on a part time or casual basis. 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.

An Investigation into the Conditions Required for the successful Shucking of Wash Mussels

Wash mussels taken from intertidal beds have exhibited problems during the shucking process to obtain good quality meats. The problem is identified as relting to rapid heat transfer to loosen the meats and the thinner shelled mussels from sub-littoral zones are likely to be more suitable for processing. 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.

Building a 15m Multi-Purpose Fishing Boat for West Summatra SFDP

This is a boat building manual describing the entire process from lofting to completion of all timber work on a wooden 15m vessel built in a yard with limited resources. Sketches are included. 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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