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Seafood Stories

We’re celebrating passionate people and remarkable stories from across the UK seafood industry.



Seafood for Life is about recognising the positive contributions made by seafood and our UK industry.  

On this page read about industry and businesses that are making an impact by fostering innovation to drive change, delivering for their local communities, and more! 

Click on the links below to get more information.

From sea to plate: showcasing thornback ray

A smiling man leans against the bar at the Ka Pao restaurant.

Thornback ray has long been part of the seafood story in the UK, and we visit Ka Pao in Edinburgh to find out how they use it on their menu.

Sharing the local catch at UK seafood festivals

Every year, dozens of festivals celebrating seafood and maritime heritage take place in coastal towns and harbours around the UK.

Find out more about some of these festivals in the link below:

A crowd of people on a street lined with tents serving seafood.

Lobster hatchery's conservation work

Read about the work of the National Lobster Hatchery who released juvenile lobster in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Find out more in the link below:

A group of people stand together on a beach as a man in boots stands on a rock speaking to them.
The National Lobster Hatchery shared the releasathon’s progress on social media. Photographer, Mat Arney.

Tapping into trade opportunities 

Learn about what UK businesses get out of exhibiting at the world’s largest seafood event, Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, Spain. 

Read our Seafood Story via the link below:

People walk past a trade show exhibition while other stand around chatting.
The UK Seafood Pavilion at the 2025 Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona.

How fishmongers are helping the UK public embrace seafood

A female fishmonger stands behind a counter filled with a variety of raw fish on ice.

Learn how independent food shops are optimistic about a bright future as they highlight community impact and a dedication to fresh seafood.

Celebrating apprenticeships in the seafood industry

A man with brown hair and a beard holds up two apprenticeship certificates.

Find resources to discover how apprenticeships can support your business, hear success stories, and find practical guidance on getting started.

How businesses benefit from apprenticeships

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Seafood business owners share their experience of apprenticeships and how their organisation, and their staff, have benefited from taking on apprentices.

Thornback ray: from catch to plate

Follow the journey of the thornback ray from catch to plate and learn about the industry behind this sustainable, healthy fish.

Healthy eating hooks customers

Chef holding a plate of seafood in front of Fish City restaurant, outdoor seating with flowers and brick walkway visible.

Award-winning restaurateurs from across the UK share their winning strategies for engaging customers with the health benefits of seafood.

Catching the sun

An image of the Lorna Shane vessel stationary in water.

Inshore lobster potter and boat builder, Hans Unkles, converts the Lorna Jane into the UK's first fully approved electric commercial fishing vessel:

Cleaner catches

The Ecopro system pictured onboard the Crystal Sea

26 UK fishing vessels have installed pioneering technology which works with their engine system to increase fuel efficiency and reduce running costs:

Apprentice success

An image of apprentice Hollie Hutton

An apprenticeship helped enthusiastic Hollie Hutton to thrive at an award-winning fish and chip shop in Bradford:

Hooked on talent

Apprentices are a real asset to the team at Harbourside, helping them deliver a great fish and chip experience:

Get in touch 

If you’ve got a positive story to share or an idea for a topic to cover, we’d love to hear from you.   

Email SeafoodForLife@seafish.co.uk to get in touch with our team. 

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