Helping our seafood sector to thrive.

We know seafood is the way forward. When the seafood sector thrives, the whole nation thrives. And that’s why we’re doing everything we can to support it.
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Safety at sea

We’re highlighting the importance of safety at sea. Find out more below.

A blog by our Head of Safety and Training, discusses how local engagement and more training could be the key to making the fishing industry safer
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Fully funded in-water Man Overboard awareness events, in partnership with the RNLI. Find out more

Katie Hooper, our Fisherman's Training Advisor, shares her experience of completing a Man Overboard awareness event
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Information on surface and subsea hazards around the UK to help fishing vessels operate safely at sea

News & blogs

UK Government tariff on Russian seafood imports introduced

News article
19 July 2022
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Adapting to a changing climate is about more than handling heatwaves

Blog article
29 July 2022

Summer 2022 update from Future of Our Inshore Fisheries

Blog article
25 July 2022

Meet Our 2022 Fleet Survey Team

Blog article
14 July 2022

Latest campaigns

We deliver a range of campaigns for consumers and the seafood industry. Check out our recent campaigns to see we're helping the seafood industry to thrive.

A selection of photos from case studies - hybrid vessel, breaded fish processing, super frozen tuna and fishing gear

Climate change and the seafood industry
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'Supported by Seafish' - Stories from the people in our seafood industry
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Home and Dry fishing safety campaign with the Fishing Industry Safety Group

Business support tools

We develop a range of tools to help seafood businesses. From information on the environmental and social responsibility credentials of seafood to easy access to trade data to help you plan.

Aquaculture profiles

An online database with information on farmed species of fish and shellfish relevant to the UK seafood market

Tools for Ethical Seafood Sourcing

Easy access to free resources which can help businesses address social responsibility challenges in their seafood supply chains.

Trade and Tariff Tool

Easy access to historical trade data from 2010 to 2019 UK tariff data in one place.

Plastic Packaging Tax guidance

We’ve created guidance and support materials on the Plastic Packaging Tax, which took effect from 1 April 2022. Find out how your seafood business may be affected and what you need to do.

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The impact of the Plastic Packaging Tax on seafood businesses is discussed in detail within our guidance
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A blog by our Regulator Advisor, answering the top five questions asked by seafood businesses on the Plastic Packaging Tax
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A webinar covering details of the Plastic Packaging Tax, who is affected and what seafood business owners must do
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A useful document of frequently asked Q&As on the Plastic Packaging Tax

Trading seafood with the European Union

Find out what recent changes mean for your seafood businesses.

Changes to health certificates for seafood exports to the EU

Understand the changes and ensure you complete the new EHCs correctly.
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The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

Find out what it means for the seafood sector in the UK
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Trading with the EU

There are changes to customs, tariffs, VAT and labelling. Find out what you need to do.

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