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Basic Fishing Methods

A comprehensive guide to commercial fishing methods. This publication contains illustrations and descriptions of commonly used fishing methods, gears and rigs.

Economic Impact Assessment of the 2005 TAC Final agreement on the North Sea and West of Scotland Whitefish Fleet

This report looks at the likely earnings and profits for vessels primarily fishing for whitefish, such as cod and haddock, in the North Sea and West of Scotland. It takes into account the fish quotas agreed at the December 2004 meeting of the European Union’s Fisheries Council and reflects the changing nature of the UK fishing industry.

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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.

Seafish Summary of UN FAO SOFIA 2012 Report

Summary of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) report 2012, published July 2012.

Defining free of flesh shell

In preparation for a review of the ABPR this factsheet summarises the results of trials to define free of flesh shell.

Why has the cod stock recovered in the North Sea?

This industry guidance note describes the history of exploitation of cod and other whitefish in the North Sea in the context of changes in the North Sea environment. It discusses the role of fisheries management under the EU-Norway agreement in the cod stock's recovery

Fisheries Management Issues Report

The Fisheries Management Issues Report summarises some of the current issues affecting the UK fishing industry. Information is collated from regional, UK and European sources and regular topics include discussions at the EU Fisheries Council meetings, official landings into the UK relative to allocated quotas and the extent of bans on fishing due to shellfish poisoning around the UK.

Sustainable Seafood Serving the Seafood Industry 2010 to 2013 - A consultation document for industry - 3 year plan

The Seafish consultation document sets out how we intend to serve industry over the next three years and is part of a year-long consultation process.

Crab & Lobster Holding Part III - Filters & Instrumentation

The rapid development of the British Shellfish Industry and the requirement to export live shellfish has lead to the industry needing better methods and information about live holding. This data sheet is part of a series forming a guide to the selection of equipment needed to successfully store and transport live crabs and lobsters. These data sheets should be used in conjunction with data sheets: Handling Crabs for the Live Trade: Part I and II. This sheet is a guide to both the filters, and instrumentation requirements of live holding and vivier systems.

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County Down Seafood

This report was produced by tourism specialists BTS, supported by fish industry experts Poseidon Consulting. It is a market based business plan, commissioned by the Strangford Lough and Lecale Partnership (SLLP), with funding from the EU and the South East Area Fisheries Local Action Group (SEAFLAG), to provide economic benefit to the South East Area which includes the fishing ports at Portavogie, Ardglass and Kilkeel. The analysis is designed to help develop the local market for locally caught seafood and local quality agricultural produce within Area. The project examines the opportunities for food tourism in the Strangford Lough and Mourne Mountains destinations, building on the concentration of the Northern Ireland fishing industry in the area, the quality of other local food produce and the number and the quality of local eating places across the area.

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