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.

Who we are and what we do Contact

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News & blogs

2024 Employment in the UK Fishing Fleet Report published

News article

19 May 2025

Fishing boats equipped with life-saving defibrillators

Blog article

16 April 2025

We have launched our 2025 Seafood Processing Survey

News article

07 April 2025

Innovation: at the heart of a thriving seafood industry

Blog article

03 April 2025

Seafood in Numbers

Data on performance of the UK seafood industry, which covers landings, aquaculture, processing, imports, exports and seafood consumption in the UK.

View our Seafood in Numbers data for 2023.

Learn about the UK's supply chain, including imports, aquaculture and landings.

We collect and analyse data on processing including performance and employment. Find out more.

Explore our analysis of seafood sold through varying markets, inclusing retail, foodservice and exports.

Safety, training and employment resources

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Skilled Worker Visa guidance for seafood businesses employing workers from outside the UK

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Safety and skills training for the fishing industry

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Training for onshore seafood businesses such as processors, fishmongers and food service

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Information on new medical certificate requirements for the fishing industry

Upcoming events

06 to 08 May 2025

UK Pavilion at Seafood Expo Global (SEG) 2025

Fira Gran Via, Barcelona