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Selectivity Trials of Seine Net Codends - MFV 'KESTREL' (INS 253) - April 1990

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.

Mid-Year Category Report (2024)

Seafood sales remained in full growth, driven by frozen and chilled seafood. Online and convenience channels grew, with premium and loyalty-driven shopping trends emerging.

Selectivity Trials with the Looe Pair Trawling Team of 'BUDDING ROSE' (LH134) and 'LEVAN-MOR' (FY269)

Pair trawlers from Looe are about 200 hp each. Experiments have been carried out in this fishery to see if these are dry benefits from the use of square mesh panels to reduce discards of hake, whiting and squid. The benefits would appear marginal but there are some qualifying remarks to make regarding the operational patterns of these vessels which might distant the results. 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.

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

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

Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) Meeting Minutes - July 2024

Meeting minutes for the 3rd meeting of the Finfish Advisory Group (FiAG) which took place on Thursday 25th July 2024 via Microsoft Teams.

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Methods of transportation for scallops

Measurement of Cod and Handling Loads on 35-45m Stern Trawlers Engaged in Mackerel Fishing

This report contains the results of investigations into the loads generated in the in-hauling and tipping tackles when hauling large pelagic catches of mackerel in two wet fish stern trawlers in the 35 – 45m length class. The purpose of the investigation was to obtain basic data to verify the directives of the UK Trawlers Mutual Insurance Company (Appendix I) on the design and testing of the various blocks and tackles used for handling the large catches occurring during the Mackerel fishing season. Details of trials procedures and equipment used during the investigation are given, with the results shown in tabular and graphical form. These results substantiate the directives of the UK Trawlers Mutual Insurance Company and highlight other facets of the net handling in this particular fishing operation. 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.

Distribution, Abundance and Availability of Blue Whiting in the North East Atlantic

Results of surveys carried out over the last few years indicate that there is a stock of at least several million tonnes of blue whiting in the North-East Atlantic. The only known spawning area of blue whiting is to the West of the British Isles. In this area, the adult fish are concentrated during the late winter and spring months but they then disperse, a major part of the population moving Northwards into the Norwegian Sea. They return to the spawning grounds probably via the Faroe-Shetland channel, around February. This report is a summary of material from various sources, including work published by the Marine laboratory and Torry Research Station Aberdeen. It has been produced in order to collate the earlier published work with recently acquired reports from sources in Norway. 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.

Evaluation of Technical Conservation Measures in UK Nephrops Fisheries - New Trawl Designs

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

Market Research Report on Consumers and Caterers Attitudes Towards Newly Developed Oyster Products

This report sets out the findings from three group discussions held recently by Marketing Assessment Limited, in London and Weybridge, Surrey, to determine the acceptability to consumers and caterers of a range of Oyster dishes developed by the White Fish Authority. 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.

Board Minutes, Extraordinary Meeting - 9 May 2024

Minutes from the Extraordinary Seafish Board meeting on 9 May 2024.

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