Socio-economic study of Welsh fisheries for the Welsh Government
A Welsh translation of this content can be found towards the bottom of this page.
Purpose of the work
We are undertaking a socio-economic study of 11 commercial and recreational fisheries to understand the direct and indirect benefits of these fisheries to local coastal communities around Wales, and how these benefits could be maximised and measured.
The study will comprise of a survey to collect data from commercial fishers, recreational fishers, local businesses, seafood processors, wholesalers, and members of coastal communities. Seafish will analyse the information gathered and submit the report to the Welsh Government in mid-2026.
The fisheries in scope of the study include:
- Commercial and recreational fisheries for brown crab, European lobster, and cockles;
- Commercial fisheries for bass, king scallop, queen scallop, and whelks, and;
- Recreational fisheries for bluefin tuna (including charter fishing vessels).
Over the course of the research, we want to speak to anyone with an interest in these fisheries, or from local communities where these fisheries form an important part of the local economy, culture, or heritage. Field researchers will be visiting ports and harbours around Wales in August and September 2025 to meet with commercial and recreational fishers, charter vessel skippers, seafood processors, retailers and fishmongers, small businesses, hospitality, and local residents. We’ll be asking people about:
- The contribution of both commercial and recreational fisheries to the Welsh economy.
- The ways in which Welsh fisheries are important to them.
- The role fishing plays in the social and cultural heritage of their coastal community.
Why should you get involved?
The study provides an opportunity for you to share your views on fisheries and their impact on local communities. The outputs of the research will contribute towards ensuring the long-term sustainability and economic profitability of Welsh fisheries, which in turn will support thriving local coastal communities in Wales.
The results will enable policy and decision-makers to balance economic, cultural, and environmental considerations when implementing legislation.
Get involved
Whether you are actively engaged in commercial fishing, undertake fishing as a hobby, or live in a coastal community, we want to hear your opinions and experiences of the fisheries and their impact on you. You can engage in the study by completing an in-person / telephone interview, an online survey, or attending one of our in-person focus groups.
Attend one of our in-person focus groups at the times and dates listed below.
- Milford Haven: Lord Nelson Hotel 22nd Sept 6pm-8pm
- New Quay: Memorial Hall 23rd Sept 6pm-8pm
- Bangor: Bangor University Management Centre 24th Sept 6pm-8pm
- Online: 10th October 3pm-4pm (please contact Holly Kaiser for link)
If you are interested in undertaking an in-person or telephone interview, attending the events, sharing your views and learning more about the socio-economic study of Welsh fisheries, then contact Holly Kaiser at holly.kaiser@seafish.co.uk or 07773001663.
Astudiaeth economaidd-gymdeithasol a diwylliannol o bysgodfeydd Cymru, ar ran Llywodraeth Cymru
Arolwg economaidd-gymdeithasol a diwylliannol o 11 o bysgodfeydd yng Nghymru, a gynhelir gan Seafish. Bydd yn cynnig cyfle i randdeiliaid gymryd rhan yn y broses er mwyn cefnogi pysgodfeydd a chymunedau arfordirol ffyniannus.
Diben y gwaith
Rydyn ni’n cynnal astudiaeth economaidd-gymdeithasol o 11 pysgodfa fasnachol a hamdden i ddeall manteision uniongyrchol ac anuniongyrchol y pysgodfeydd hyn i gymunedau arfordirol lleol ledled Cymru, a sut gellir gwneud y mwyaf o’r manteision hyn.
Bydd yr astudiaeth yn cynnwys arolwg i gasglu data gan bysgotwyr masnachol, pysgotwyr hamdden, busnesau lleol, proseswyr bwyd môr, cyfanwerthwyr, ac aelodau o gymunedau arfordirol. Bydd Seafish yn dadansoddi’r wybodaeth a gesglir ac yn cyflwyno’r adroddiad i Lywodraeth Cymru yng nghanol 2026.
Ymhlith y pysgodfeydd a gwmpesir gan yr astudiaeth mae:
- Pysgodfeydd masnachol a hamdden ar gyfer crancod brown, cimychiaid Ewropeaidd, a chocos;
- Pysgodfeydd masnachol ar gyfer draenogod y môr, cregyn y brenin, cregyn y frenhines, a chregyn moch; a
- Physgodfeydd hamdden ar gyfer tiwnaod mawrion (gan gynnwys llongau pysgota siarter).
Yn ystod y gwaith ymchwil, rydyn ni am siarad ag unrhyw un sydd â diddordeb yn y pysgodfeydd hyn, neu o gymunedau lleol lle mae’r pysgodfeydd hyn yn rhan bwysig o’r economi, diwylliant neu dreftadaeth leol. Bydd ymchwilwyr maes yn ymweld â phorthladdoedd ledled Cymru ym mis Awst a mis Medi 2025 i gwrdd â physgotwyr masnachol a hamdden, capteiniaid llongau siarter, proseswyr bwyd môr, manwerthwyr a gwerthwyr pysgod, busnesau bach, busnesau lletygarwch, a thrigolion lleol.
Byddwn yn gofyn i bobl ynglŷn â:
- Chyfraniad pysgodfeydd masnachol a hamdden i economi Cymru;
- Y ffyrdd y mae pysgodfeydd Cymru yn bwysig iddyn nhw; a’r
- Rôl y mae pysgota yn ei chwarae yn nhreftadaeth gymdeithasol a diwylliannol eu cymuned arfordirol.
Pam ddylech chi gymryd rhan?
Mae’r astudiaeth yn rhoi cyfle i chi rannu eich barn ar bysgodfeydd a’u heffaith ar gymunedau lleol. Bydd canlyniadau’r gwaith ymchwil yn cyfrannu tuag at sicrhau cynaliadwyedd hirdymor a phroffidioldeb economaidd pysgodfeydd Cymru a fydd, yn eu tro, yn cefnogi cymunedau arfordirol ffyniannus yng Nghymru.
Bydd y canlyniadau yn galluogi gwneuthurwyr polisi a phenderfyniadau i gydbwyso ystyriaethau economaidd, diwylliannol ac amgylcheddol wrth weithredu deddfwriaeth.
Cymerwch ran
Gallwch gymryd rhan yn yr astudiaeth drwy gwblhau cyfweliad personol / ffôn, arolwg ar-lein, neu drwy fynd i un o’n grwpiau ffocws. Ceir rhagor o fanylion isod.
Llenwch ein harolwg ar-lein yma: https://form.jotform.com/252153775333356
Ewch i un o’n grwpiau ffocws personol ar yr amseroedd a’r dyddiadau a restrir isod.
- Aberdaugleddau: Gwesty'r Lord Nelson 22 Medi 6pm-8pm
- Cei Newydd: Neuadd Goffa 23 Medi 6pm-8pm
- Bangor: Canolfan Rheolaeth Prifysgol Bangor 24 Medi 6pm-8pm
- Ar-lein: 10 Hydref 3pm-4pm
Os oes gennych ddiddordeb mewn cynnal cyfweliad yn y cnawd neu dros y ffôn, mynychu’r digwyddiadau, rhannu eich barn, a dysgu mwy am yr astudiaeth economaidd-gymdeithasol o bysgodfeydd Cymru, yna cysylltwch â Holly Kaiser ar holly.kaiser@seafish.co.uk neu 07773001663.