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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2022 UK Fishing Fleet Survey

We’ve launched our 2022 UK Fishing Fleet Survey. Our researchers are travelling to UK ports this summer, capturing economic and employment data. Find out more below and how to take part.

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We’ve launched our annual survey of the UK fishing fleet. Find out more

The Fleet Survey is a major piece of research into the health of the UK's fishing sector. Find out more

Meet our 2022 Fleet Survey Team conducting this year’s UK Fishing Fleet Survey

Our Economist Nick Patience introduces our annual UK Fishing Fleet Survey, explaining what it is and why we do it

News & blogs

Plastic Packaging Tax four months in - what we have learnt

Blog article
09 August 2022
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Marine Environment News in Brief - August 2022

News article
10 August 2022

Will marine net gain make waves for fisheries and aquaculture?

Blog article
10 August 2022

Customs and Trade News – August 2022

News article
09 August 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.

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
A group of men in a training swimming pool with flotation devices on as part of a training exercise.

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
Fishing vessel at sea

Information on surface and subsea hazards around the UK to help fishing vessels operate safely at sea

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.

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

Latest Publications