Sustainability
Sustainability is the watchword of the modern seafood industry.
Protecting marine ecosystems and supporting the sustainable and
efficient harvesting of fisheries are a priority.
Seafish offers a wide range of resources for those seeking more
information about sustainable seafood.
Guide to responsible
sourcing
Guide to sustainability
Guide to bottom
trawling
Guide to illegal, unreported and
unregulated fishing
A report on eco-labels in the seafood
industry
Guide to discards
Guide to the Responsible Fishing Scheme
Guide to Marine Protected Areas
We have also produced a guide to the seafood industry overall,
'The Price of Fish?' which provides an overview of the current
situation regarding sustainability, health, and the changing
professions in the seafood industry.
Responsible Sourcing GuidesConsumers want to know seafood comes from sustainable sources - that's why these Guides have been produced.
The Responsible Fishing SchemeVessels certifed under the Responsible Fishing Scheme deliver a quality product sourced responsibly.
Climate change and ocean acidificationSea temperatures are rising slowly and this is already having an effect on marine life.
Marine protectionWe are involved in a number of important initiatives to help protect the marine environment.
Protecting fish stocks