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Input Output Multiplier Study of the UK and Scottish Fish Catching and Fish Processing Sectors

This study traces the linkages between the fish catching and processing sectors with other industries, and presents analysis of the economic importance of the fish catching and processing sectors to the UK and Scottish economies.

Seafish Northern Ireland Advisory Committee (SNIAC) Minutes - November 2024

Minutes from Seafish Northern Ireland Advisory Committee (SNIAC) meeting held on 5 November 2024.

Best Practice Guidance for Fishing Industry Financial and Economic Impact Assessments

Guidelines based on outputs from a technical workshop organised by the UK Fisheries Economics Network.

Ussing Socio-Economic information in European Marine Site management: UK Shellfisheries

There is a general governmental commitment in the UK to prioritising social and economic aspects of fisheries within policy-making relating to the marine environment. This is embodied by various recent strategy documents, such as Net Benefits, Safeguarding Our Seas and A Sea Change: the Marine Bill. The UK government has variously proposed the ecosystem approach, integrated coastal zone management, regional and social policy, the development of social and economic objectives, data provision, impact assessments, stakeholder involvement, and ‘marine conservation zones’ as means of addressing the socio-economic deficit in inshore fisheries management.

Introduction to Resource and Waste Management

To raise their awareness on how to reduce waste and improve resource management we have produced introductory guidance primarily aimed at smaller processing businesses in Scotland. This guidance serves as an introduction to these issues highlighting current legislation and government strategy. It outlines simple steps processors can take to get started in better resource management and waste reduction. It also offers further guidance and signposting for businesses wishing to seek expertise and support from dedicated Scottish agencies.

Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee Minutes - November 2022

Minutes from Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee (SSAC) meeting held on 10 November 2022

Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee Minutes - June 2024

Minutes from Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee (SSAC) meeting held on 18 June 2024.

Review of Covid-19 impacts on the UK seafood industry: July-September 2020

The second report in a series of reviews on the impacts of Covid-19 on the UK seafood sector. It takes a high-level view of the seafood supply chain exploring the impact on seafood markets, business operations and consumer behaviour.

Resource and waste management guidance for seafood processing (Scotland)

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.

2016 Economics of the UK Fishing Fleet

Detailed insight into the financial and operational performance of UK registered fishing vessels during 2015 and 2016.

Mid-Year UK Seafood Supply Chain Overview: January to June 2024

This report takes a high-level view of the whole of the seafood supply chain to explore factors impacting UK seafood markets, seafood business operations and consumer behaviour during January to June 2024.

2007 Economic Survey of the UK Fishing Fleet

The 2007 report on the economic performance of the UK fleet continues an annual series of analyses of fleet performance. This report presents detailed analysis of 36 segments of the UK fishing fleet, drawing on a combination of data collected by survey and data on landings and days at sea provided by the Marine Fisheries Agency (MFA), which covers every active vessel in the UK fleet. Every vessel active in 2007 has been allocated into one of these 36 segments. Refinements to the segmentation of under 10m vessels provides more useful average performance figures than in previous reports.

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