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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Supporting international trade

We provide a range of support, advice and guidance to help UK seafood businesses with international trade.

Stakeholders at the UK pavilion from Seafood Expo Global 2022

Seafood from the UK has a great story to tell to overseas buyers. We can help you promote your products through trade shows and marketing toolkits.

We offer advice, information and resources on seafood trade and regulation. Our guides, tools and people can support you with your queries.
UK Pavilion at Seafood Expo North America

We’re attending the Seafood Expo North America (SENA) trade show in Boston in March. Find out how your business can get involved.
UK Pavilion at Seafood Expo Global

We’re attending the Seafood Expo Global (SEG) trade show in Barcelona in April. Find out how your business can get involved

News & blogs

Survey on labour availability in the fishing UK fleet

News article
08 March 2023
Fishing crew working with nets on pier

Industry consultation on ‘fair and equitable’ Seafish levy begins

News article
13 March 2023

Marine Environment News in Brief - March 2023

News article
08 March 2023

Statement on the UN High Seas Treaty

News article
07 March 2023

Seafood in Numbers

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

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Information and insight on fish landings and performance of the commercial fishing fleet in the UK
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We collect and analyse data on processing including performance and employment. Find out more
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We analyse data of seafood sold through supermarkets and other retailers in the UK. Find out the latest trends and insights
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We collate research on the UK Aquaculture industry - the fastest growing food supply sector globally. Find out more

Upcoming events

21 March 2023

Challenges and Opportunities in Foodservice March 2023

Online
29 March 2023

CLG: The role of Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs)

Online
25 to 27 April 2023

UK Pavilion at Seafood Expo Global

Fira Gran Via, Barcelona

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 2020 UK tariff data in one place.

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