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Board Minutes, Extraordinary Meeting - 9 May 2024
Minutes from the Extraordinary Seafish Board meeting on 9 May 2024. -
Board Minutes - 22 May 2024
Minutes from the Seafish Board meeting on 22 May 2024. -
A Report on the Packaging of Gigas Oysters
During the present century, consumption of oysters has declined acutely. They have been known in Britain since pre-Roman times, and whereas in Victorian times they were the food of the poor, they are now a scarce, expensive luxury. Yet they breed prolifically. Now the White Fish Authority plan to promote the cultivation of the gigas oyster in a number of oyster farms around the coast, and, side by side with growing, they are setting up a marketing operation to encourage the wider use of oysters by caterers and domestically. One prerequisite is effective, inexpensive packaging. We have, therefore, consulted growers and caterers (see appendix) about their views. Our conclusions on the packaging of both shucked and processed oyster meats will, we believe, be found acceptable to growers and caterers. 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. -
Health & Safety Study logsheet
This study logsheet must be completed as you work through the training programme and provided to your exam invigilator when requested. -
Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) Meeting Minutes - December 2023
Meeting minutes for the 3rd meeting of the Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) which took place on Wednesday 6th December 2023 via Microsoft Teams. -
Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) Meeting Minutes - May 2024
Meeting minutes for the 3rd meeting of the Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) which took place on Thursday 16th May 2024 via Microsoft Teams. -
Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Five: First Aid At Work
This is the fifth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme. -
Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Four: Risk Assessment
This is the fourth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme. -
Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) Meeting Minutes - September 2023
Meeting minutes for the 3rd meeting of the Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) which took place on Thursday 7th September 2023 via Microsoft Teams. -
Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Six: Personal Protective Equipment
This is the sixth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme. -
Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) Meeting Minutes - July 2024
Meeting minutes for the 3rd meeting of the Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) which took place on Thursday 25th July 2024 via Microsoft Teams. -
Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Sixteen: Slips and Trips
This is the sixteenth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme. -
Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Three: Accident & Illness
This is the third segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme. -
Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Two: Health & Safety Laws
This is the second segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme. -
Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Twelve: Hazardous Substances
This is the twelfth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme. -
Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) Meeting Minutes - February 2023
Meeting minutes for the 3rd meeting of the Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) which took place on Thursday 16th February 2023 via Microsoft Teams. -
Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Fourteen: Manual Handling
This is the fourteenth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme. -
Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) Meeting Minutes - May 2023
Meeting minutes for the 3rd meeting of the Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) which took place on Thursday 25th May 2023 via Microsoft Teams. -
Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Seventeen: Other Risks and Hazards
This is the seventeenth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme. -
Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Eleven: Occupational Health
This is the eleventh segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme. -
Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Thirteen: Ergonomics & Workplace Design
This is the thirteenth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme. -
Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Eight: Work Equipment
This is the eighth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme. -
Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Seven: Workplace Safety
This is the seventh segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme. -
Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Fifteen: Noise and Vibration
This is the fifteenth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme. -
Online Elementary Health and Safety Module Introduction
This introductory section explains how to study the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme. -
Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment One: Health & Safety At Work
This is the first segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme. -
Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Nine: Electricity
This is the ninth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme. -
Food Hygiene and Cleaning in the Seafood Industry - Online Study Logsheet
Food Hygiene and Cleaning in the Seafood Industry - Online Study Logsheet. -
FMIG. Note on in person meeting. 5 October 2023.
The morning session covered different views and perspectives on current fishing practices. The afternoon session looked at the future for marine protection. -
SECLG. Notes on in person meeting. 10 July 2024.
This Seafood Ethics Common Language Group meeting looked at what has happened in the last ten years, and looked ahead at the new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) and what this will mean going forward. -
Fishers Training Funding Application Form
Application form for an experienced commercial fishers to apply for funding to undertake voluntary training to refresh or develop their safety knowledge and skills. -
CLG. Notes on in person meeting. 27 June 2023.
This Common Language Group meeting looked closely at how the industry is moving towards end-to-end digital traceability of the whole seafood supply chain covering the transition and the emerging technologies and supporting infrastructure. -
CLG. Notes on in person meeting. 18 July 2024.
Seafood is the most traded food commodity globally. This Common Language Group meeting looked at the impact of recent geopolitical events on seafood trade generally, and what this has meant for the seafood supply chain in the UK. -
Economics of the UK Fishing Fleet 2023
This report presents economic estimates at UK, home nation and fleet segment level for the UK fishing fleet. The estimates are calculated based on samples of fishing costs and earnings gathered by Seafish as part of the 2023 Annual Fleet Economic Survey. -
Online Elementary Health and Safety Segment Ten: Fire Prevention
This is the tenth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Health and Safety (online) training programme. -
Seafish gender pay gap report 2023
Seafish’s results in relation to standard UK gender pay gap reporting and compared to national averages. -
Market Research Report on Consumers and Caterers Attitudes Towards Newly Developed Oyster Products
This report sets out the findings from three group discussions held recently by Marketing Assessment Limited, in London and Weybridge, Surrey, to determine the acceptability to consumers and caterers of a range of Oyster dishes developed by 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. -
Distribution, Abundance and Availability of Blue Whiting in the North East Atlantic
Results of surveys carried out over the last few years indicate that there is a stock of at least several million tonnes of blue whiting in the North-East Atlantic. The only known spawning area of blue whiting is to the West of the British Isles. In this area, the adult fish are concentrated during the late winter and spring months but they then disperse, a major part of the population moving Northwards into the Norwegian Sea. They return to the spawning grounds probably via the Faroe-Shetland channel, around February. This report is a summary of material from various sources, including work published by the Marine laboratory and Torry Research Station Aberdeen. It has been produced in order to collate the earlier published work with recently acquired reports from sources in Norway. 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. -
Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment Three: People cause problems
This is the third segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme. -
Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment Seven: You and the law
This is the seventh segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme. -
Online Elementary Food Hygiene Introduction
This introductory section explains how to study the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme. -
Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment One: Hygiene versus bacteria
This is the first segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme. -
Sushi in Multiple Retail 2024
Seafood sushi products have performed strongly over both the long and short term, trending with younger consumers, resonating with the interest in Japanese culture, and eastern food trends. -
Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment Four: Avoiding contamination
This is the fourth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme. -
Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment Nine: Allergens
This is the ninth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme. -
Board Register of Members' Interests
Board register of members' interests up to March 2024. -
Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment Six: Contamination
This is the sixth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme. -
Measurement of Cod and Handling Loads on 35-45m Stern Trawlers Engaged in Mackerel Fishing
This report contains the results of investigations into the loads generated in the in-hauling and tipping tackles when hauling large pelagic catches of mackerel in two wet fish stern trawlers in the 35 – 45m length class. The purpose of the investigation was to obtain basic data to verify the directives of the UK Trawlers Mutual Insurance Company (Appendix I) on the design and testing of the various blocks and tackles used for handling the large catches occurring during the Mackerel fishing season. Details of trials procedures and equipment used during the investigation are given, with the results shown in tabular and graphical form. These results substantiate the directives of the UK Trawlers Mutual Insurance Company and highlight other facets of the net handling in this particular fishing operation. 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. -
ACIG. Notes on in person meeting. 25 June 2024.
This meeting looked at innovative approaches to support supply chain resilience in the UK aquaculture 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. -
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. -
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. -
Gill net and other set net fisheries in Cornwall (including Plymouth)
Examining the current status of Cornish gill nets fisheries and set net fisheries. -
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. -
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. -
Codends selectivity trials 1990
Gear database resource: Report on selectivity trials of seine net codends on MFV Kestrel -
Guidelines for the handling of chilled fish by retailers
The Guidelines cover the technical aspects of fish purchase, handling and selling, and of premises, vehicles and equipment, and apply to the trades of the traditional fishmonger, the supermarket, the mobile van operator and the market stall operator. Necessary background information is given and detailed recommendations are made. The Guidelines cover chilled fish which has not been pre-packed for retail sale, including wet fish, smoked fish, cooked fish and shellfish. Guidelines for handling CAP fish, which differs in its handling requirements, are given separately in the Seafish Guidelines for the handling of fish packed in a controlled atmosphere. It is recommended that retailers handling other pre-packed fish, including vacuum packed and overwrapped fish, follow the CAP Guidelines. These guidelines have 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. Whilst these guidelines contain helpful technical information some of the legislative content may now be out of date. -
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. -
Online Elementary Food Hygiene: Appendix and revision guide
This document provides a learner with a summary of the key points for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme. -
Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment Five: Keep it clean
This is the fifth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme. -
Online Elementary Food Hygiene: Answers to the self assessed questions
This document provides a learner with the answers to the self assessment questions for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme. -
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. -
Commerical Fishing Trials of a Twin Rig Trawling System
Commerical Fishing Trials of a Twin Rig Trawling System. -
Selectivity Trials with the Looe Pair Trawling Team of 'BUDDING ROSE' (LH134) and 'LEVAN-MOR' (FY269)
Pair trawlers from Looe are about 200 hp each. Experiments have been carried out in this fishery to see if these are dry benefits from the use of square mesh panels to reduce discards of hake, whiting and squid. The benefits would appear marginal but there are some qualifying remarks to make regarding the operational patterns of these vessels which might distant the results. 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 - 28 September 2017
Seafish Board minutes -
Multi-Rig Trawling Lowestoft Sole Fishery
An observation trip aboard a Lowestoft based vessel currently involved in multi-rig trawling. -
A shrimp separator trawl for the Southeast Fisheries
A report on a shrimp separator trawl for the Southeast Fisheries. -
Fishmeal and Feed Fisheries Group. News alert. July 2024.
Quarterly news alert sent to fishmeal and feed fish news subscribers on 29 July 2024. -
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 -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Tangle Net Fishery for Spider Crabs
Tangle Net Fishery for Spider Crabs. -
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. -
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. -
Map of Seafish Approved Training Providers around the UK
A map of the UK showing Seafish Approved Training Providers' locations and information. -
Total Seafood in Multiple Retail (2024 Update)
In June 2024, UK retail seafood sales continued in modest growth, a trend which started at the beginning of the year, driven by volume sales of relatively inexpensive frozen coated products. -
Instrumentation Trials of a Hard Ground Rockhopper Trawl
Instrumentation Trials of a Hard Ground Rockhopper Trawl -
Board Minutes - 19 March 2024
Minutes from the Seafish Board meeting on 19 March 2024. -
South West Advisory Committee (SWACC) Minutes - December 2023
Minutes from Seafish South West Advisory Committee (SSWAC) meeting held on 7 December 2023. -
Summary Report into Oyster and Clam Purification Criteria
During the period December 1991 to April 1992 Seafish carried out a series of trials to investigate the purification of native oysters (Ostrea edulis) and three commercial species of clam, hard shell (Mercenaria mercenaria), manila (Tapes philippinarum) and native (Tapes decussatus). Experimental purification tanks were used and relative activity levels at different seawater temperatures and mollusc densities assessed by visual observation, dissolved oxygen depletion, uptake of red dye and bacteriological analysis. The trials indicated that the current minimum seawater temperatures specified for the purification of native oysters and hard shell clams were too low whereas manila clams were active at much lower temperatures. Stacking native oysters four deep and manila and native clams in 130mm layers did not appear to cause any reduction in activity. The scope of the trials was limited as a result of difficulties in obtaining sufficiently polluted shellfish resulting in no positive bacteriological result. However, some recommendations are made. To assist in the approval of purification systems MAFF and Seafish have developed a technique for the artificial dosing of bivalve molluscs with the bacteria Esheria coil, so far used with mussels and pacific oysters. The opportunity was taken to use this technique during some of the trials. Native oysters were dosed satisfactorily but some difficulty was experienced with manila clams and a larger dose and longer immersion time were required. 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. -
Fishmeal and Feed Fisheries Group. News alert. April 2024.
Quarterly news alert sent to fishmeal and feed fish news subscribers on 7 May 2024. -
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. -
Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment Two: A more detailed look at bacteria
This is the second segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme. -
Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment Ten: Essential food hygiene for fish friers
This is the tenth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme. -
Seafish Levy Auditors Post Code Areas
This file provides contacts details for the Seafish levy auditor for each postcode in the UK. -
Climate change adaptation in aquaculture sourced seafood - infographic
This infographic illustrates climate change drivers relevant to aquaculture and seafood supply chains. Example impacts and adaptation actions are provided for salmon, trout, bivalve shellfish, seabass, seabream, pangasius, tilapia, and warm water prawn. -
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. -
UK Seafood Supply Chain Overview: October-December 2023
This report takes a high-level view of the whole of the seafood supply chain to explore factors impacting UK seafood markets, seafood business operations and consumer behaviour during October to December 2023. -
Fishermen and Port Workers Covid-19 A4 Poster
Produced with Defra’s Marine and Fisheries Safer Working Group, this poster provides safe working guidance to fishermen and workers in and around ports and harbours. -
Seafish Industry Meeting Discussion Guidelines. May 2015.
The legitimate purpose of meetings facilitated by the Sea Fish Industry Authority is to discuss matters which affect the UK seafood industry. -
Board Register of Members' Interests
Board register of members' interests up to 13 November 2023. -
Fishmeal and Feed Fisheries Group. News alert. January 2024.
Quarterly news alert sent to fishmeal and feed fish news subscribers on 31 January 2024. -
Board Minutes - 22 November 2023
Minutes from the Seafish Board meeting on 22 November 2023. -
Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee Minutes - January 2024
Minutes from Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee (SSAC) meeting held on 23 January 2024. -
An Investigation of the Performance of Tangle Nets used off North Cornwall
These trials assessed and quantified both the selectivity of tangle nets and the loss of quality that can occur through excessive soak times. -
Form L5 Shellfish
Levy return form -
Danish Prawn Trawl Multi Rig
An illustration of a 4 trawl system. -
UK Seafood Trade Report October to December 2023
This report takes a high-level view of the whole of the UK seafood supply chain to explore factors impacting UK seafood markets, seafood business operations and consumer behaviour during October to December 2023. -
Climate change adaptation in aquaculture sourced seafood - Annex 6 - Domestic
The annex concerns UK seafood supply chains reliant on domestic aquaculture production. It covers major impacts from key climate change drivers, from production to processing, highlighting key opportunities and threats. -
Market Insight Factsheet: Cod - June 2024
This Market Insight factsheet provides a full picture of cod in the retail, foodservice and trade markets. -
Draft Regulation
Draft Regulation text on proposed amendments to the Seafish Levy. -
Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee Minutes - September 2023
Minutes from Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee (SSAC) meeting held on 12 September 2023. -
Market Insight Factsheet: Haddock - June 2024
This Market Insight factsheet provides a full picture of haddock in the retail, foodservice and trade markets. -
Improved Selectivity in Demersal Trawl Gear
This report describes work undertaken by Seafish under MAFF Commission MF0601. The work investigated how best to position mesh panels in Nephrops trawls to reduce the by-catch levels of white fish. The work was very much practically biased: sea trials were carried out under commercial conditions and took into account problems associated with fishermen’s acceptance of gear innovations. Principal among these was any loss of marketable catch. The trials vessel MFV Heather Sprig operated a twin trawl system. One trawl was rigged with a conventionally sited square mesh panel and three variants were fished against that trawl. Ten days of sea trials were undertaken. In evaluating the variants a number of factors were taken into account: 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 Re-appraisal of Existing Operating Criteria for the Purification of Vivalve Molluscs in the UK
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. -
Evaluation of by-catch reduction devices in UK Nephrops fisheries - The use of separator trawls in the Irish Sea
The work described in this report is part of an ongoing programme aimed at optimising whitefish selectivity through the more effective use of technical conservation measures, by-catch reduction devices (BRDs). -
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. -
Demersal Pair Trawling Information
This information sheet has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. -
Deep Water Fishing Voyage, MT 'Luneda', Feb 74
The wet fish stern trawler LUNEDA (J. Marr and Sons, Fleetwood) was chartered by the White fish authority on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for a 14 day voyage in February 1974. The purpose of the voyage was to make a start upon the assessment of the commercial viability of the stocks of deep water fish, especially grenadiers, which had been found in depths between 400 and 700 fathoms in surveys in 1973. During the voyage only 8 days fishing were possible because of bad weather conditions but the vessel nevertheless landed 680, ten stone kits of various species. The proportion of grenadiers landed (27% of the catch) was lower than anticipated from the earlier surveys but this was more than compensated for by a high catch (329 kits) of blue ling, which was not expected at these depths in these quantities. 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. -
Turbot Hatchery Production 1982
During 1982 the Ardtoe Hatchery of the Sea Fish Industry Authority transferred over 59,000 young fish to the weaning unit, the greatest number of turbot produced at Ardtoe in a single year. However, the season was marked by consistently low larval survivals, the high production being achieved by greatly increasing the number of batches handled (73 batches in 1982, 39 in 1981, 27 in 1980). A total of 1,472,000 larvae were stocked producing a survival of 78,600 (5.3%) at day twenty (d20) and 59,000 (4.0%) on transfer to weaning tanks. The survival to weaning compares with 5.3% in 1981 and 13% in 1980. There was a reduced dependence on eggs from other units in 1982, 54% of day one (d1) originating at Ardtoe compared with 18% in 1981 and 38% in 1980. There were also indications, for the first time, that larvae from Ardtoe produced eggs exhibited better eventual survival than those from other sources. 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 -
Diarrheic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP)
DSP is an illness that can occur when eating seafood, usually shellfish, that contain biotoxins. -
Ffurflen Gais am Ddyfais Arnofio Bersonol â Dyfais Leoli Bersonol gyda Chymorth Grant
I’w chwblhau gan gasglwyr cocos masnachol unigol neu ffermwyr pysgod cregyn rhynglanwol wedi eu lleoli yng Nghymru. -
SFIN 19 - Bilge pumping systems
Notification of an amendment to the way in which Seafish enforces the bilge pumping rules stipulated in the Seafish Construction Standards for New Fishing Vessels 15m Length Overall to 24m Registered Length. -
Legislation Seminar invite
Seminar title: Recent changes to consumer labelling and traceability 2014 -
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. -
Fish Frier Trials with Blue Whiting
This report, prepared by David Elliott and Associates on behalf of the Authority, is reproduced in full as it contains very valuable information on the sale of blue whiting through frier outlets. There is no doubt that blue whiting is acceptable when sold in this manner, and a trade can be developed. The future level of such trade will depend upon the provision of graded fillets, preferably at the larger end of the range tested, and the price at which they can be made available. 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. -
Shellfish Industry Advisory Group Minutes - May 2022
Meeting minutes for the 9th meeting of the Shellfish Industry Advisory Group (SIAG) which took place on 4th May 2022 via Microsoft Teams. -
Online Elementary Food Hygiene Segment Eight: Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
This is the eighth segment of the written learning materials for the Elementary Food Hygiene (online) training programme. -
Expression of Interest in Remote Training
A form for individuals or businesses to express interest in receiving funding for seafood onshore training courses. -
Proposed Changes to the Seafish Levy: Consultation Document 13 March - 23 April 2023
This paper outlines the full consultation on proposed changes to the Seafish levy. The consultation takes place from 13 March to 23 April 2023. -
Effluent Sampling at Croan Seafoods
Water use and effluent strength are major problems for the seafood processing industry. In the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, changes in the charging scheme for trade effluent discharge resulted in a significant rise in costs across the whole of the seafood processing industry. This particularly affected the pelagic industry which uses a large volume of water and produces very high strength effluent. -
Halibut Hatchery Report 1990
The 1990 halibut hatchery season was the most successful so far at Seafish Ardtoe with 128 metamorphosed fish being produced. The reasons for this success after the failure to produce fish in the two previous years were thought to relate to better water quality and a general improvement in the reliability of the systems. 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. -
Experimental Fishing Using Fish Traps
The report describes fishing trials undertaken by Seafish under MAFF Commission MF0614. Six Neptune traps were fished over a 10 day period around Flamborough Head. They were set on wrecks and rough ground unsuitable for trawling. Fish catches were generally low, probably because of tidal and similar influences. Lessons learned will be useful in the design of a further scheduled study. -
Board minutes - 24 May 2017
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Board Minutes - 23 March 2023
Minutes from the Seafish Board meeting on 23 March 2023. -
SECLG Presentation 2. The role of social audits. 12 October 2023.
Tim Pilch, independent consultant spoke about human rights within global seafood supply chains. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format -
Strategaeth Bwyd Mor Cymru
Wales seafood strategy (Welsh language) -
Summary Costs Study of Dover Sole and Turbot Farming
This study has been carried out to provide guidance in the formulation of future marine farming Research and Development programmes. The requirement was to produce forecasts of the likely costs of farming marine whitefish commercially, using the best data available at the end of 1975 season. The information presented in this report must be read in this light and not, until certain further results have been established and the trials scale expanded, be taken as an investment guide. Two species, Dover sole and turbot are considered. Only outline technical data, sufficient for understanding the basis of the study, are given with the full background material being presented in separate reports. (Refs 1 & 2). 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. -
SECLG Presentation 1. The role of social audits. 12 October 2023.
David Dietz, Global Seafood Alliance spoke about the social audit framework for BAP and BSP certification. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format -
SFIN 18 - Emergency stops
Seafish Information Note 18 - Emergency stops. -
Seafish Annual Plan 2023-2024
The Seafish Annual Plan for 2023-2024 outlines our priorities, goals and work programme for the year. -
Midwater Pair Trawling Information
This Information sheet has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. -
South West Advisory Committee (SWACC) Minutes - June 2023
Minutes from Seafish South West Advisory Committee (SSWAC) meeting held on 5 June 2023. -
Factors Affecting E. Coli Levels in Shellfish with Reference to EEC Directive 91/492
The contamination of bivalve molluscs by viral pathogens is of concern to Public Health Authorities and the shellfish industry because of the potential health risks and loss of markets for bivalve molluscs. As part of the Single European Market (SEM) the European Commission has introduced a Directive (91/492/EEC) which requires shellfish harvesting waters to be classified according to their levels of bacterial contamination; faecal coliforms or Escherichia coli as assessed by a 5 tube 3 dilution Most Probable Numbers test found in the shellfish collected from those waters. The intention is that bivalve molluscs which originate from areas of bacterial contamination shall undergo depuration or, if contamination is found to be severe, prolonged relaying, in order to ensure viral safety. Before the EEC Directive can be implemented it is necessary to design sampling protocols which would result in consistent classification of shellfish growing waters. This project is intended to examine the variables which could affect E. Coli levels in shellfish surveys and to design means by which bias resulting from these variables could be overcome. 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 - 28 February 2018
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Ecosystem Services of Commercially Important Bivalves in the UK: Nutrient removal services
A 2022 study by Seafish and AFBI exploring water quality improvement by bivalve aquaculture (blue mussels, Pacific and Native oysters, Manila clams) in the UK. Focused on nutrient removal and economic benefits for sustainable aquaculture management. -
Economic evaluation of the EU/Faroe Islands bi-lateral agreement.
Presented at Pelagic Industry Issues Group meeting. 5 October 2020. -
Responsible Fishing Ports Scheme - Oversight Board and Technical Committee Members
A list of the Responsible Fishing Ports Scheme Oversight Board and Technical Committee members -
UK Seafood Company Directory
A directory of UK seafood businesses attending the UK Pavilion at the Japan International Seafood and Technology Expo 2023. -
Application for training grant (Form SQF004)
Grants are available to reimburse experienced fishermen undertaking an approved programme of training. -
SECLG Presentation 3. The role of social audits. 12 October 2023.
Libby Woodhatch, MarinTrust spoke about the Marin Trust factory standard. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format -
The nutritional and healthy facts about shellfish_Lobster
Lobsters are the most recognisable of shellfish. Two varieties are commonly sold in the UK; the native lobster and the smaller, imported, American (or Canadian) lobster. -
CLG Presentation 3. How the seafood industry must back up sustainability claims. 26 March 2024.
Robin Hancock, Wright Bros Ltd gave a foodservice and wholesaler perspective on the consumer demand for sustainability. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format. -
FMIG Presentation 3. Innovative gear selectivity – current state of play. 17 April 2024.
David Warwick, Seafish spoke about the preliminary findings from the Sumwing trials, and Seafish gear selectivity work. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format. -
Board Register of Members' Interests
Board register of members' interests up to 22 February 2023. -
SFIN 11 - Freeing ports
Seafish Information Note 11. An amendment to the standards in relation to freeing ports. -
FMIG Presentation 4. Innovative gear selectivity – current state of play. 17 April 2024.
Shaun Fraser, UHI Shetland spoke about gear selectivity research at UHI Shetland including the Smartrawl field trials. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format. -
Improvement of Selectivity of Trawl Codends
This report describes trials by Seafish Technology into the selective characteristics of codends of three different mesh sizes; these were, nominally, 100, 110 and 120mm. The work was undertaken for MAFF’s Chief Scientist’s Group under their project reference MF0601. The fishing trials were conducted on a chartered vessel MFV Heather Sprig, mainly in the Moray Firth, and targeting haddock, whiting and cod. The experiments used the covered codend technique and also measured essential gear performance parameters by use of a Scanmar package. Selection curves were calculated from the ratio of total fish caught against those only in the codend. Problems were encountered in two respects. First the numbers of cod caught were very low and little significance can be attributed to that data set. Secondly, very large numbers of small haddock and whiting were encountered and there is a need for some caution in interpreting the date because of this. The data have only been treated to a limited amount of analysis because the customer is expected to incorporate them into a general codend selectivity model 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. -
Guidance for delegation of Official Control sampling to third parties
This guidance explains the processes and considerations required to enable Local Authorities to establish third party sampling programmes, and to ensure that the sampling meets the standards required for Official Controls. -
FMIG Presentation 2. Decarbonisation of the UK fishing fleet. 23 January 2024.
Dave Sampson, Ocean Prime spoke about building a roadmap to sail green and save money. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format. -
Seafish Annual Plan 2024-2025
The Seafish Annual Plan for 2024-2025 outlines our priorities, goals and work programme for the year. -
Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee Minutes - June 2023
Minutes from Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee (SSAC) meeting held on 26 June 2023. -
Consent Form - Job Applicants
Consent form for all job applicants to complete and submit, in conjunction with application. -
Quick summary of 2024 ICES advice for the seven key pelagic species. June 2024.
Covers blue whiting, capelin, herring, mackerel, Norway pout, sandeel and sprat which are used in the production of fishmeal. Covers the Barents Sea, the Celtic Sea, the North Sea, and Icelandic and Norwegian waters. -
Regulatory Affairs
The Regulation team maintains an overview of current and emerging legislation issues relating to seafood and the marine environment. The team anticipates challenges and responds to legislative developments in the UK and Europe and communicates the views, interests and concerns of the seafood industry to policymakers. Regulation, in most cases from the European Union, is now the driving force behind many of the issues faced by the seafood industry. The Regulation team also keeps abreast of UK and EU legislation issues that are important to the seafood industry, providing seafood-specific advice and commentary. -
Evaluation and improvement of shellfish dredge design and fishing effort in relation to technical conservation measures and environmental impact: ECODREDGE FAIR CT98-4465;
This file provides access to the reports produced during the ECODREDGE project. This project systematically examines the bivalve dredging process and its physiological and ecological consequences. The literature on ecology and population dynamics of the target species, dredge design and fisheries and the environmental effects of dredging and selectivity of dredging is reviewed. A programme of experimental work, both laboratory and field studies is described in scallop and clam dredge fisheries in European waters; scallop species (UK, France) Pecten maximus, Aequipecten opercularis, clam species (Italy; N. Adriatic) Chamelea gallina, clam species (Portugal) Spisula solida, Donax trunculus, Callista chione. Selectivity measures and dredge design are examined for their consequences in terms of environmental effects. Studies included physical, chemical and biological effects both at individual and community level, and selectivity of dredging. These studies include the use of instrumentation and modelling to describe physical effects and behavioural observations, stress and damage indices, both acute and chronic, to describe environmental effects.In the discussion measurement of environmental effects and selectivity are discussed along with the environmental effects of selectivity parameters, dredge designs and responses to fishing effort. The results are discussed in the context of dredge fishery management. - “(Keywords: scallop, clam, environmental impact, selectivity)”. -
Separator Trawls
Information on separator trawls, provided by the Fisheries Research Services. -
Calculating the Spread of Trawl Doors
This fact sheet gives fishermen the information to enable them to measure the spread of their trawl doors without the need for costly electronic equipment. -
Nutritional Profile - Cuttlefish
The cuttlefish nutritional profile provides the macronutrient, vitamin and mineral value of the mollusc caught in English waters. -
Seafood Consumption (2024 Update)
Total UK seafood consumption stood at 144.55g /person/wk. down -7.7%. This equates to just over one, 140g portion per person per week. This means most people are still only eating around half of the recommended amount of seafood. -
CLG Presentation 1. How the seafood industry must back up sustainability claims. 26 March 2024.
Rory Oake, Ardea International spoke about the moving landscape for due diligence frameworks, and greenwashing and sustainability claims. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format. -
Otterboard Performance and Behaviour
Purpose of this Manual The Sea Fish Industry Authority (U.K.), IFREMER (France) and DIFTA (Denmark) have collaborated on an EC funded project to assess the performance of a wide range of otterboards which are currently available to fishermen. This manual is based on the results of this project. It is intended for those actively involved in fishing, although much of it will interest persons active in the gear technology field. This manual has the following objectives:- To define terminology and explain the technical operation of otterboards. To provide information on the methods used and the results obtained during the otterboard tests. To provide information for calculating the equivalent sizes of different types of otterboard to give a trawl the same spread. To assist in solving common rigging faults and otterboard problems. To provide guidance on the possibilities of saving fuel. -
The Mechanical Discharge of Wet Fish Trawlers at Tidal Ports
This report describes trials held between 1973 and 1975 of a new method of discharging wet fish trawlers at a tidal port, in this case Aberdeen. The principle was that of a vertical lift from a high speed winch discharging on a boom conveyor cantilevered from the quay with the whole unit being independent of the vessel. This technique was unaffected by tidal variations during the landing period. The prototype equipment functioned well and was easily operated by the fish porters and could increase productivity by around 20%. Because of the recession in landings at Aberdeen the system was not subsequently adopted. However, as the equipment is versatile in its ability to discharge wet fish vessels from 20m upwards at all quaysides with sufficient headroom whether tidal or gated and with vessels moored bow in or alongside, recommendations for future commercial development was given. 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. -
ACIG Presentation 2. The growth of RAS projects in the UK. 12 September 2023.
Keith Jeffery, Cefas spoke about a scoping study to assess the economic, technical and regulatory challenges of RAS in the UK. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format. -
Handling, transport and storage of live crabs and lobsters
An Open Learning Module to assist the industry in maintaining live crabs and lobsters in good condition throughout the handling, storage and transport processes. -
UK Seafood Trade Report: January to March 2023
This report covers the key trends in 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 January to March 2023 compared to the previous year. -
Board minutes - 7 March 2017
Seafish Board minutes -
Board minutes - 6 December 2017
Seafish Board minutes -
FMIG Presentation 3. Decarbonisation of the UK fishing fleet. 23 January 2024.
Kara Brydson, FIS, and Duncan Boag, Macduff Ship Design spoke about pioneering new designs for net zero fishing vessels. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format. -
Skilled Worker Visa Glossary
Key technical and legal terms that relate to the Skilled Worker Visa. This supports the five Skilled Worker Visa guides on the website. -
CLG Presentation 2. How the seafood industry must back up sustainability claims. 26 March 2024.
Lindsay Roome and James Schutte, Defra spoke about the Food Data Transparency Partnership and the more transparent food data. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format. -
FMIG Presentation 4. UK fishing industry response to external pressures. 5 October 2023.
Dr Ian Napier, Senior Fisheries Policy, UHI Shetland, talked about the Shetland Fishermen Fishy Falsehoods papers. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format. -
CLG Presentation 3. Seafood winners and losers in a warming world. 26 September 2023.
Erin Priddle and Katie Longo, MSC spoke about climate-related impacts on stock shift distributions, focusing on NEA pelagic stocks. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format -
Application for Approval of a Factory or Freezer vessel producing Fishery Products Subject to approval under Regulation (EC) No.853/2004
Factory and freezer vessels: application for approval under Regulation 853/2004 -
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 -
Board Register of Members Interests
Board register of members' interests up to 1 June 2023. -
GRP Fishing Vessel Materials Data Sheet
Form 40 (Issue 4) - GRP Fishing Vessel Materials Data Sheet. -
FMIG Presentation 1. Innovative gear selectivity – current state of play. 17 April 2024.
Tom Rossiter, SafetyNet Technologies spoke about selectivity approaches and technologies putting fishers at the heart of precision fishing. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format. -
Our contribution to healthy seas and a healthy society - setting the scene for the day
Mike Mitchell's presentation for the Humber Seafood Summit 2012 -
Board minutes - 27 February 2019
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Corporate responsibility & consumer trust in labelling
Presentation from 6th World Fisheries Congress -
GRP Temperature and Humidity Records
Form 49 (Issue 1) - GRP Temperature and Humidity Records. -
SECLG Presentation 2. How the seafood supply chain is addressing emerging issues and challenges. 5 March 2024.
Mia Tucker, Issara Institute spoke about their model for worker-centred due diligence and remediation. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If needed please request an accessible format. -
Climate change adaptation in aquaculture sourced seafood - Annex 6 - International
The annex concerns UK seafood supply chains reliant on international aquaculture production. It covers major impacts from key climate change drivers, from production to processing, highlighting key opportunities and threats. -
Exploratory Voyage for Blue Whiting, 'St. Benedict' April 1974
This report describes a charter voyage of the freezer trawler St. Benedict (Thomas Hamling, Hull) carried out by the White fish authority in March/April 1974 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The objectives of the voyage were to bring back a sufficient quantity of blue whiting, preserved to optimum standards, to facilitate development of processing machinery and methods for this species and to obtain trade reactions to it. To obtain a working knowledge of methods of detection and capture of this particular species and to carry out work programmes devised by the Marine Laboratories and Torry Research Station, related to fish population analysis and methods of preservation. 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. -
Investigation of the Effects of Overfilling Boxed at Sea Fish on Quality and Yield
The report describes a trial conducted on a Peterhead seiner to quantify the effects of box overfilling. It demonstrates this in terms of fish quality, temperature and weight loss by comparing correctly filled and overfilled boxes. 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 -
Work Measurement on Fish Processing Operations in Aberdeen
This project has been carried out at the request of the Aberdeen Fishcurers and Merchants’ Association in order to provide realistic labour costs of processing the principal species handled in the port of Aberdeen. The task has consisted of establishing the time taken for the most common production operations, or to use Work Study terminology, of “measuring the work content” of these operations. This Work measurement has thus provided a basis, independent of fluctuations in rate of pay, which can be used to calculate labour costs of such operations as hand and machine filleting. The data gathered can also be of value to firms for production planning as well as costs and it is proposed to make this information available to interested firms in the form of ready reference tables. 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. -
Introducing Seafish
Our work is underpinned by a commitment to supporting a responsible and efficient industry that balances consumer demand with the conservation of stocks for the future.