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SR624_The survival of skates (Rajidae) caught by demersal trawlers fishing in UK waters_IPF B007 and C107

Skates and rays are a common component of mixed demersal fisheries, and large quantities may be discarded. Given their biological vulnerability, understanding the fate of these elasmobranchs is of management concern. Estimates of discard survival are needed for modelling the possible benefits of management measures. In this study, the focus is on the Bristol Channel skate fishery, where on-board holding tanks were used to assess the short-term rates of survival of trawl-caught skates (Rajidae). From monitoring the survival rates of 162 fish kept in specially designed on-board holding tanks for periods of up to 72 h, the short-term rate of survival was 55%. Keywords: Otter trawl, Ray, Skate. Survival, UK fisheries

England’s Seafood Industry: Skills, Recruitment and Retention

This EMFF-funded research analyses the training, skills and recruitment and retention challenges facing England’s seafood industry. The report concludes with recommendations for improvement for industry and government action.

Aquaculture in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: An Analysis of the Economic Contribution and Value of the Major Sub-Sectors and the Most Important Farmed Species

A report which analyses the economic contribution and value of the major aquaculture sub-sectors, and the most important farmed species in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Climate change adaptation - Watching Brief 2019

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

Gear Technology Note - Towed gear

This gear technology guidance note covers the background and practical aspects relating to using towed gear.

B40_Abalone Feed Requirements

Abalone naturally eat seaweed of which some less abundant species are preferred. In culture situations where seaweed sources are considered it will be necessary to demonstrate that operations are sustainable to ensure no significant impact on the marine ecosystem. Furthermore, when abalone culture is proposed in Special Areas of Conservation (SAC’s) a higher level of ‘Appropriate Assessment’ will be required. This report is a guidance document to help address some of these issues and present options for individual scheme consideration.

Fleet Economic Performance Dataset 2005-14

The Seafish fleet economic performance dataset contains financial, economic and operation performance indicators for the period 2005-14. Tables are supplemented by graphs and economic analysis provided by the Seafish economics team.

Kingfisher Talking Points 2023

Annual publication from the Kingfisher team at Seafish about offshore industries in the UK. Topics include mobile oil and gas moorings and highly protected marine areas.

Economics of the UK Fishing Fleet 2021

This report presents economic estimates at UK, home nation and fleet segment level for the UK fishing fleet. The estimates are calculated based on samples of fishing costs and earnings gathered by Seafish as part of the 2021 Annual Fleet Economic Survey.

Effects of Codend Mesh Size and Twine Number on Nephrops Selectivity

Report of Fishing Industry Science Alliance (FISA) Project 03/13

Quay Issues: 2014 Economics of the UK Fishing Fleet

Part of the Quay Issues family of publications, the '2014 Economic Survey of the UK Fishing Fleet' includes the most recent nationwide costs and earnings data on the UK catching sector. The study presents the latest economic data for the commercially active UK fishing fleet and includes chapters on income, costs, fuel, employment and profitability as well as a comparison of the four home nation fleets.

Climate change adaptation in the UK (wild capture) seafood industry 2018

This report from Seafish and the Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP) considers recent advances in understanding and industry experience of climate change drivers and impacts.

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