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The Minutes of the Processor & Import Panel meeting, held on Thursday 13 April 2023.

An illustration of a 4 trawl system.

A report on the findings of a 39ft Whitby vessel, MFV Gannet, chartered for 15 fishing days and fitted with equipment for the purpose of monofilament longlining during three weeks of trials.

Meeting minutes for the 9th meeting of the Shellfish Industry Advisory Group (SIAG) which took place on 4th May 2022 via Microsoft Teams.

An agreement template for the delegation of Official Control sampling to third parties. Must be used with Guidance for delegation of Official Control sampling to third parties.

A report on the results of two vessels used in pair trawling for the first time.

Commerical Fishing Trials of a Twin Rig Trawling System.

Examining the current status of Cornish gill nets fisheries and set net fisheries.

This report details the practicalities of attachment, deployment and testing of pingers.

Methods of transportation for scallops

This report describes the comparison between three different mesh sizes of cod end in order to assess selectivity criteria. The cod ends were 90 mm x 120 meshes, 90 mm x 100 meshes, 110 mm x 100 meshes. All were diamond mesh configurations. The results showed small increases in the L.50 characteristics but overall the discard rates for each cod end were comparable. The trials were carried out with and without a small mesh cod end cover. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

This report describes and investigation into the phenomenon of 'ghost fishing' by shellfish traps. Ghost fishing can occur when fishing gear is lost from the control of its owner and continues to produce fishing mortality.

A form for individuals or businesses to express interest in receiving funding for seafood onshore training courses.

A report on a Pair Seining Trip on M.F.V. "Avoca" and "Millwood".

This information sheet has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies.

Gear database resource: Report on selectivity trials of seine net codends on MFV Kestrel

Report on Grimsby based vessel Sarah 'H' participating in trials of the Autoclip System to assess its commercial performance using small illex squid as bait.

Meeting minutes for the 13th meeting of the Shellfish Industry Advisory Group (SIAG) which took place on 22nd May 2023 via Microsoft Teams.

NAPA reflects on the positive outcomes of the 2022 Coastal States and NEFAC negotiations, which could help to pave the way for the sustainable management of Northeast Atlantic pelagic stocks.

Waitrose, one of the UK’s leading food retailers, has added its voice to the chorus of supply chain businesses and retailers calling for the collaborative and sustainable management of mackerel, herring, and blue whiting in the Northeast Atlantic.

The work covered in this report is part of a three-year project aimed at reducing roundfish bycatches in UK Nephrops fisheries.

Information on increasing codend mesh size and inserting a square mesh panel to reduce discards of haddock and whiting in a seine net, targeting haddock, whiting and cod species.

Information on using a horizontal separation panel to improve target species selection; marketable sole, plaice, turbot and brill, in a pulse beam trawl.

The pre-assessment stage of RFPS certification advises the submission of a range of policies and procedures along with a completed application form.

Meeting minutes for the 11th meeting of the Crab and Lobster Management Group (CMG) which took place on 9th May 2023 via Microsoft Teams.

Meeting minutes for the 12th meeting of the Whelk Management Group (WMG) which took place on 15th May 2023 via Microsoft Teams.

This study aims to examine the transport chain between 2-3 main fishing areas in the UK (Orkney, the Western Isles and East Coast-Northumberland) and the main market for velvet crabs, which is in Spain.

Knowledge Networks towards an economic viable, healthy and sustainable seafood sector presentation slide pack.

A progress summary of the NAPA Policy Fishery Improvement Programme (FIP).

This document includes the consolidation of the questions Seafish has been asked about tender TD2022-001, and the responses Seafish has given, so far.

An Investigation of the Performance of the Tangle Nets used off North Cornwall.

Meeting minutes for the 10th meeting of the Shellfish Industry Advisory Group (SIAG) which took place on 21st July 2022 via Microsoft Teams.

Meeting minutes for the 11th meeting of the Shellfish Industry Advisory Group (SIAG) which took place on 12th December 2022 via Microsoft Teams.

Tangle Net Fishery for Spider Crabs.

Meeting minutes for the 10th meeting of the Crab and Lobster Management Group (CMG) which took place on 6th February 2023 via Microsoft Teams.

NAPA has released a position statement evaluating the outcomes of the 2022 negotiations on Northeast Atlantic pelagics, which set out what the likely scenarios will be in 2023, and reflects on the implications for consumers and the global marketplace.

The Minutes of the Domestic & Export Sector Panel meeting, held on Tuesday 25 October 2022.

This Information sheet has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies.

Preliminary study of the relative fishery impacts on non-tuna species caught in various tuna fisheries.

Twin Rig with Three Warps towed from Centre Point.

Meeting minutes for the 8th meeting of the Crab and Lobster Management Group (CMG) which took place on 11th July 2022 via Microsoft Teams.

Part of the Seafood 2040 strategy for aquaculture in England - this document gives a brief overview of key strategic principles and objectives.

A Comparison of the Quad-rig and Twin-rig Trawl in the Nephrops Fishery

Meeting minutes for the 9th meeting of the Crab and Lobster Management Group (CMG) which took place on 7th November 2022 via Microsoft Teams.

Interactions between Bottlenose Dolphin and Midwater Pair Trawls: Effect of Pingers on Dolphin Behaviour

Meeting minutes for the 11th meeting of the Whelk Management Group (WMG) which took place on 20th February 2023 via Microsoft Teams.

A guidance note to help UK seafood businesses assess how the new Russian tariffs will apply to imports of Russian caught seafood.

A North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy (NAPA) Group press statement.

Whelk handling guidance for fishers. Prepared by Professor Michel J. Kaiser, Heriot Watt University, on behalf of the Whelk Management Group.

This fact sheet provides information on the advantages of turning netting 90º.

Meeting minutes for the 10th meeting of the Whelk Management Group (WMG) which took place on 14th December 2022 via Microsoft Teams.

A North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy (NAPA) Group press statement criticising Norway for their recent action to set a unilateral quota for North East Atlantic mackerel.

The Effect of Icing on the Quality of Trawled Whole Nephrops.

This work was part of the UK’s Fisheries Science Partnership (FSP).

Meeting minutes for the 12th meeting of the Shellfish Industry Advisory Group (SIAG) which took place on 27th February 2023 via Microsoft Teams.

NAPA has written a follow up statement to help clarify a misunderstanding around one of the conclusions of its recently published Position Paper. This new statement makes clear NAPA’s position on setting an appropriate quota allocation system.

This document explains the background for the MPA and Fishing Restriction Mapping project, as well as the objectives, deliverables and timeline.

Meeting minutes for the 11th meeting of the Crab and Lobster Management Group (CMG) which took place on 6th February 2023 via Microsoft Teams.

An overview of the SumWing; an alternative for a beam with beam trawling

This work provides new data on the relative selective properties of multi-rig prawn trawls trialed in the North Sea may be of interest to fishermen, scientists and managers in situations where cod protection is of particular interest.

Our Under 16.5m Skipper’s Certificate is issued with a five year expiry date. This form (v4) sets out our requirements for holders to renew their certificates.

North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy (NAPA) Group has released a press statement calling for contracting countries to abide by their own agreements, following the conclusion of the 2021 ‘Coastal States’ meetings.

In the wake of the UN Ocean Conference, NAPA expresses alarm at the recent decisions of the Norwegian and Faroese governments to ignore calls for cooperation and set unilateral quotas for Northeast Atlantic mackerel.

This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood.

The UK Sea Fish Industry Authority’s Risk Assessment for Sourcing Seafood (RASS) Scoring Guidance. (2nd Edition)

In 2009–10, an innovative partnership between scientists and Devon beam trawlermen – nicknamed ‘Project 50%’ – was set-up with an aim to help to protect fish stocks by reducing the amount of juvenile fish discarded overboard by over 50%.

The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy (NAPA) Group shares an open letter urging Ministers to work constructively to prioritise resolving allocation issues to ensure the overall catch for each stock does not overstep the scientific advice.

Three of the world’s largest buyers of Northeast Atlantic blue whiting - Skretting, Cargill and Biomar - are calling on politicians to seize a rare, golden opportunity to reduce their quota allocations, whilst not cutting catches.

This report describes work carried out on the North coast of Devon trialling a long line system using a range of artificial lures for bass; its evolution from conception to a full commercial application.

Any fisherman who can satisfy the requirements for experience and certificated training can apply and complete this application form (v8)

This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood.

Key features measuring the quality of trawled Nephrops using the coverless trawl.

This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood.

Quality of Trawled Nephrops fact sheet.

Meeting minutes for the 3rd meeting of the Finfish Industry Advisory Group (FIAG) which took place on Tuesday 18 October 2022 via Microsoft Teams.

This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood.

The study was managed by officials from DARD, ANIFPO including the owners of the vessels engaged in the study and AFBI who carried out scientific monitoring of the pilot fishery. With the introduction of the Irish Sea cod recovery programme and its associated temporary sea area closures, several Northern Irish fishing vessels were displaced. They were encouraged to find sustainable alternatives to complete their annual fishing plans. Amongst the fishing vessels affected were four small (under 12 metre) vessels, which had traditionally targeted cod using gill-nets. The closure effectively stopped this fishery. As a result the four vessels, like many of their larger colleagues diversified into the Nephrops fishery using trawls. However, with the increasing costs of fuel and other overheads, combined with reductions in the landed price for Nephrops, the owners of the four vessels, together with the ANIFPO, decided to investigate alternative fishing opportunities. Following internal discussion, and with DARD’s Sea Fisheries Division, an application for funding was submitted to allow sea trials in the “open Irish Sea”, to examine the practicalities of using pots/creels to catch Nephrops. While creels were used in Strangford Lough, and other similar Loughs around Scotland, the possibility of using creels in areas traditionally trawled had not been investigated.

Meeting minutes for the 2nd meeting of the Finfish Industry Advisory Group (FIAG) which took place on Wednesday 29 June 2022 via Microsoft Teams.

A report on the trials held to assess whether whitefish by-catch could be reduced in the Nephrops trawl fishery by using low headline Nephrops trawls.

Meeting minutes for the 8th meeting of the Whelk Management Group (WMG) which took place on 5th April 2021 via Microsoft Teams.

This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood.

Responsible Sourcing Guide - Nephrops.

Meeting minutes for the inaugural meeting of the Finfish Industry Advisory Group (FIAG) which took place on Thursday 24 March 2022 via Microsoft Teams.

Part of the Seafood 2040 aquaculture strategy for England - this summary document sets the scene, highlighting the opportunities and growth aspirations alongside a plan for delivery.

An overview of the stock status and management advice for the North Sea cod fishery. It has been prepared for a non-technical audience and is primarily directed at seafood processors and retailers.

This infographic illustrates climate change drivers relevant to aquaculture and seafood supply chains. Example impacts and adaptation actions are provided for salmon, trout, bivalve shellfish, seabass, seabream, pangasius, tilapia, and warm water prawn.

Gisli Gislason, North Atlantic Program Director at the Marine Stewardship Council shares his views on the issues faced by North Atlantic stocks.

This report provides data for Gear trials, which were performed on the Net Grid by Cefas and the crew of the MFV Avocet in May and June 2012.

This publication provides information for seafood processing businesses in Scotland on legislation for managing waste. It also includes helpful guidance for all processing businesses on improving waste management.

Gear database resource: Report on project looking at implementation of more selective and sustainable fisheries funded by the Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries

This document outlines the North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) request for proposals to support it, to educate and engage stakeholders and decision-makers on NAPA activities, positions and calls-to-action.

Design and model test of a semi-pelagic shrimp trawl for the pink shrimp fishery.

Minutes from Seafish Wales Advisory Committee (SWAC) meeting held on Tuesday 17 May 2022.

Sodium metabisulphite has been used by the UK fishing industry for many years to control the effects of melanotic blackening in prawns (Nephrops norvegicus). Melanosis is the formation of dark pigmentation in the skin or outer tissue. Following recent court cases relating to high levels of sulphite residue and the requirement for allergen labelling, there is now interest to secure alternative treatments or processes to control melanosis.

Three more major organisations - Ocean Brands of Canada, Simplot Australia, and Bolton Group of Italy - have pledged their support to NAPA, sending a clear message to Coastal States.

A report on a pair of catch comparison trials conducted in the North Sea to compare a standard Nephrops scraper trawl with the Flip Flap Netting Grid (FFG).

Gear database resource: Summary report of Gear Trials in Demersal Fisheries V1a

This report describes the key findings for the assessment of T90 mesh in a fishery targeting whiting in the Celtic Sea.

Minutes from the 27 January 2021 Seafood 2040 Seafood Industry Leadership Group (SILG) meeting in Year 3.

Alternatives to sodium metabisulphite fact sheet.

This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood.

This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood.

This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood.

This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood.

An overview of the stock status and management advice for Northeast Atlantic mackerel. It has been prepared for a non-technical audience and is primarily directed at mackerel processors and retailers.

Seafish Board minutes

Meeting minutes for the 2nd meeting of the Shellfish Industry Advisory Group (SIAG) which took place on 3rd March 2020.

Minutes from the Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee (SSAC) meeting held on Tuesday 31 May 2022.

A report on the comparative fishing for Flatfish using a Beam Trawl fitted with electric ticklers.

This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood.

Preliminary trials of a new scallop dredge in the Isle of Man.

This paper describes the measures that have been taken and the plans for the near future to keep the beam trawl fishery profitable in the short to medium term.

This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood.

Minutes from the Seafish Northern Ireland Advisory Committee (SNIAC) meeting held on Thursday 24 March 2022.

This data sheet is part of a new series forming a guide to the selection of equipment needed to successfully store and transport live crabs and lobsters.

NAPA has issued an open letter to politicians as major brands look to South America for sustainable alternatives to overfished Northeast Atlantic mackerel, following a lack of decisive action towards sustainable pelagic fisheries management.

The latest exercise conducted under this programme has concentrated on a slightly different approach to the preceding work on by-catch reduction devices.

Catch Comparison Trials using a 400mm Square Mesh Panel

In the Seafood 2040 Annual Report for Year 1, six ambitions were presented for the second year of the programme. This document, the Annual Report for Year 2, details progress toward the achievement of those ambitions.

Meeting minutes for the 1st meeting of the Crab and Lobster Management Group (CMG) which took place on 22nd July 2020 via Zoom.

This summary report concerns UK seafood supply chains reliant on domestic and international aquaculture production. It sets out major impacts from key climate change drivers and major areas of adaptation action, from production to processing.

A report on catch comparison trials conducted in the North Sea to evaluate the Faithlie Cod Avoidance Panel.

This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood.

Fisheries Research Services Internal Report No. 01/07

The effect of large mesh top panels on the catch rates of sole, plaice, cod and whiting.

The aim of this study was to compare the influence of different haul distances of a cod end beach seine on the catchability of fish in a surf zone.

Summary report of Gear Trials to Support Ireland’s Submission under Articles 11 & 13 of Reg. 1342/2008 Nephrops Fisheries VIIa & VIIb-k

Seafish Coverless Prawn Trawl Design & Construction Guidance Notes.

This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood.

A Seafish/MCCIP Watching Brief report on how the seafood industry in the UK is adapting to climate change.

This paper describes a series of tests conducted in the SINTEF Flume Tank with different designs and constructions of codends.

This interim report covers progress against two goals determined by Seafood 2040 and how the programme is being taken forward.

Seafood 2040 has revised the original 25 recommendations that formed the Strategic Framework and programme. There are now 19 recommendations for action to be progressed by the SF2040 programme in partnership with government and industry.

This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood.

A Guide to Demonstrating Best Practices & Meeting ISSF Conservation Measures.

The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy (NAPA) Group has announced its first member company from Africa as the latest addition to its supply chain coalition.

Full job description for the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst vacancy.

This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood.

The impact of beach-seine netting on the benthic flora and fauna of False Bay, South Africa.

The report summarises research into GHG emissions associated with several UK seafood commodities traded. It covers key risks and opportunities to help UK seafood processors measure, reduce and/or offset GHG emissions throughout their supply chains.

Dredged scallops are known to contain ‘grit’ in the form of sand, silt, mud or broken shell. Although washed out in processing, this contamination limits the marketability of these scallops as a ‘live’ product and detracts from their value in comparison with scallops landed by divers. The initial part of this work has confirmed the considerable extent of grit contamination of commercially harvested scallops and that it is effectively removed in the production of a processed product by shucking and washing the meat, but it has also shown that the eating quality of ‘gritty’ scallops deteriorates rapidly if held unprocessed in the shell. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

The Minutes of the Processor & Import Panel meeting, held on Wednesday 20 October 2021.

Gear database resource: Scottish Industry Science Partnership Report on West coast fishery trials of a twin rig Nephrops trawl incorporating a large mesh top sheet

Meeting minutes for the 5th meeting of the Whelk Management Group (WMG) which took place on 29th April 2021 via Zoom.

Gear database resource: Final report on technical conservation trials in the Northern Ireland Nephrops Fishery

Meeting minutes for the 4th meeting of the Crab and Lobster Management Group (CMG) which took place on 22nd April 2021 via Zoom.

This profile is part of a series on the social risks associated with countries that are important to the UK seafood industry. It covers risks related to the production and processing of wild caught and farmed seafood.

Meeting minutes for the 5th meeting of the Crab and Lobster Management Group (CMG) which took place on 22nd July 2021 via Microsoft Teams.

Meeting minutes for the 2nd meeting of the Crab and Lobster Management Group (CMG) which took place on 27th October 2020 via Zoom.

Meeting minutes for the 3rd meeting of the Crab and Lobster Management Group (CMG) which took place on 28th January 2021 via Zoom.

The main aims in conducting this UK Gear Trial Review were to: 1) conduct a strategic evaluation of past UK gear trials projects; and 2) use the findings to help inform the relevant, effective and efficient delivery of future work in this area.

NAPA states its position following the release of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) advice for iconic Northeast Atlantic pelagic stocks in 2023.

The spawning of king scallop, Pecten maximus, in Welsh waters – A preliminary study.

The Minutes of the Supply Chain & Consumer Panel meeting, held on Wednesday 27 October 2021.

The Minutes of the 18th Seafish Wales Advisory Committee (SWAC) meeting held on Thursday 14 October 2021.

Minutes from the 25 November 2021 Seafood 2040 Seafood Industry Leadership Group (SILG) meeting in Year 4.

The Minutes of the Supply Chain & Consumer Panel meeting, held on Tuesday 11 May 2021.

A report of the first meeting in the ICES Study Group on Turned 90° Codend Selectivity, focusing on Baltic Cod Selectivity (SGTCOD), May 2009.

Meeting minutes for the 3rd meeting of the Whelk Management Group (WMG) which took place on 15th October 2020 via Zoom.

Meeting minutes for the 6th meeting of the Shellfish Industry Advisory Group (SIAG) which took place on 5th May 2021 via Zoom.

Minutes from the Seafish South West Advisory Committee (SSWAC) meeting held on Tuesday 12 April 2022.

Meeting minutes for the 6th meeting of the Crab and Lobster Management Group (CMG) which took place on 11th November 2021 via Microsoft Teams.

Meeting minutes for the 3rd meeting of the Shellfish Industry Advisory Group (SIAG) which took place on 22nd July 2020.

Meeting minutes for the 7th meeting of the Crab and Lobster Management Group (CMG) which took place on 31st March 2022 via Microsoft Teams.

The Minutes of the Processor & Import Panel meeting, held on Thursday 27 May 2021.

The Minutes of the Processor & Import Panel meeting, held on Wednesday 27 January 2021.

The Minutes of the Supply Chain & Consumer Panel meeting, held on Monday 28 September 2020.

The Minutes of the Domestic & Export Sector Panel meeting, held on Wednesday 19 May 2021.

The Minutes of the Domestic & Export Sector Panel meeting, held on Monday 25 January 2021.

The Minutes of the Processor & Import Panel meeting, held on Tuesday 29 September 2020.

The Seafood 2040 Programme Annual Report for Year 3 documents the achievements and progress from September 2020 to September 2021.

Minutes from the Seafish Northern Ireland Advisory Committee (SNIAC) meeting held on Thursday 25 November 2021.

This details the SEA Alliance Vision (what we aim to achieve) and the working framework on how we plan to do this.

Meeting minutes for the 9th meeting of the Whelk Management Group (WMG) which took place on 6th July 2022 via Microsoft Teams.

The Minutes of the Domestic & Export Sector Panel meeting, held on Wednesday 27 October 2021.

This document includes the consolidation of the questions Seafish has been asked about tender TD2022-005, and the responses Seafish has given, so far.