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Project Inshore - Stage 3 Strategic Sustainability Review Aguide to stock assessment and setting harvest control rules

In this document we make a series of recommendations on how English inshore fisheries might meet the MSC standard without unrealistic demands on resources at the disposal of IFCAs. Both the MSC standard (e.g. MSC Certification Requirements v1.3 CB4.0.3) and FAO Code of Conduct (FAO 1995) indicate that the management system should be appropriate to the scale and intensity of the fishery.

UK Fleet Financial Performance 2009 Mid Year Review

This report provides a mid year review of performance in demersal and nephrops segments of the fleet. The report is based on a short survey and the update of the Seafish profit forecast model. Key findings include: > The fleet is receiving lower prices for most species this year; > The mood in the fleet is poor > Profits in many segments of the fleet are forecast to be lower this year

Discards New Developments 2010

Update on latest developments relating to discards in fishing. Covers 2010 as at December 2010.

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England’s Seafood Industry: Skills, Recruitment and Retention

This EMFF-funded research analyses the training, skills and recruitment and retention challenges facing England’s seafood industry. The report concludes with recommendations for improvement for industry and government action.

Evaluation of Good Handling Practice for Razor Claims

High-quality razor clams (Ensis spp.) are currently exported via airfreight to the Far East where they command a high price; there are believed to be substantial underutilised stocks around the UK.<brTo assist in the possible development of this fishery, different methods of capture and post-harvest handling of razor clams were investigated to examine the conditions of capture and storage most likely to produce and maintain high quality and viable live animals. The razors used in the study had been either diver-caught or harvested using a commercial fluidised-bed towed razor clam dredge.

‘Off-bottom’ trawling techniques for the sustainable exploitation of non-pressure stocks in Cornish inshore waters

'Off-bottom’ trawling techniques for the sustainable exploitation of non-pressure stocks in Cornish inshore waters.

UK Shellfish Biotoxin Database Development - Summary Report 1_IPF_B037

This report sets out the results of a consultation to scope the requirement for an on-line marine biotoxins database and website designed to be operated by the shellfish industry. From a consultee list of 560, 289 contacts were made using a combination of email and telephone calls, resulting in 41 responses – a 14% response rate.

Seafish summary of stakeholder activities to create a pathway to the landing obligation under CFP reform. December 2014

Seafish summary of key players and stakeholder activities to create a pathway to the landing obligation. Covers the devolved administrations, the Regional Advisory Councils, Producer Organisations, Fishermen's Organisations, Scientific bodies, selectivity and data colleciton trials, regional projects, EU Commission and Seafish.

The Good Practice Guide to Handling and Storing Live Crustacea

These guidelines have been produced for commercial operatives engaged in handling and storing live crustacea within the United Kingdom. They aim to help businesses achieve high standards of operation by encouraging practices that ensure product safety, product quality, and efficient use of resources.

Towards a National Development Strategy for Shellfish in England_Executive Report

In order to formulate a National Development Strategy for the Shellfish Industry in England, the Defra Inshore Fisheries Working Group and Seafish commissioned a preparatory Work Programme of 12 tasks. This report describes the results for six tasks that were assigned to the consultant, Dr R C A Bannister, an expert on the management of the capture shellfisheries and their stocks. Information was supplied by Dr N C H Lake, who has extensive knowledge of the UK shellfish industry and who also interviewed the Sea Fisheries Committees (SFCs) and various members of the industry.

The Good Practice Guide for Demersal Fishermen

This booklet has been produced for fishermen who are engaged in the capture of demersal species from fisheries around the UK and the EU. The booklet is intended as a guide for the demersal catching sector, regarding applicable UK and EU regulations concerning food safety.

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