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Queen Scallop Dredge

A dredge used to target queen scallops are wider and higher than a traditional Newhaven scallop dredge.

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DRB - Scallop Dredge

A scallop dredge is a rigid structure with a chain mail collecting bag, towed on the seabed to target king scallops.

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Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)

MPAs cover almost a quarter of UK waters and have a diverse range of conservation goals, including protecting fish, seabirds and habitats.

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Square Mesh Cod-ends

This is one of the most effective escape devices available for the release of small undersized round fish.

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Responding to Seaspiracy: 10 reasons to feel good about seafood in the UK

This week Netflix released Seaspiracy, a negative film about the seafood industry. Our Director of Operations Aoife Martin responds to the criticism.

25 March 2021 Blog article
F-Cap. (Faithlie Cod Avoidance Panel)

The F-CAP was developed to release cod from a nephrops trawl.

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English Aquaculture Strategy sets out plan for sustainable growth

A comprehensive strategy which outlines a plan for growth across the English aquaculture sector has been released today by Seafood 2040.

26 November 2020 News article
Square Mesh Panels

The square mesh panel is one of the most common used and well known selective devices.

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Fyke Net

A fyke net is a type of fish trap and are generally operated in shallow coastal waters, such as estuaries and sheltered bays.

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Escapes and Introductions

Scallops Aquaculture Profile - Escapes and Introductions.

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Coverless Trawls

A coverless trawl has the top panel of the net cut back so that the headline and footrope are of similar length.

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Animal sentience and welfare

We’re working with industry and government to provide advice and guidance on animal welfare issues.

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