Web pages | Seafish

Careers in Retail & fishmongering

Careers in seafood retail will appeal to individuals looking to learn a traditional trade which involves a great deal of knowledge and skill. With over fifty species of fish and shellfish in the UK market, fishmongering is a highly specialised trade.

North Sea Waters

The landing obligation was introduced in fisheries of interest to the UK fleet in the North Sea from 2015 onwards, and is being introduced for all fisheries covered by the Common Fisheries Policy by 2019. When the landing obligation is fully implemented from 1 January 2019, skippers will be obliged to land all commercial quota species they catch.

North Western Waters

The landing obligation was introduced in fisheries of interest to the UK fleet in North Western Waters from 2015 onwards, and is being introduced for all fisheries covered by the Common Fisheries Policy by 2019. When the landing obligation is fully implemented from 1 January 2019, skippers will be obliged to land all commercial quota species they catch.

Plastix: Providing a unique solution to a complicated problem

Plastix is a Danish recycling company which aims to provide more sustainable solutions for cleaner environments and oceans. It specialises in converting fibres - primarily from used fishnets and ropes - that could previously have ended up in the ocean or on landfill into high-grade raw materials which can be used to create new products.

Making fishing safer in the UK

Fishing is one of the riskiest jobs in the world. Find out how to make you, your crew and your fishing vessel safer.

Employing workers from outside the UK

A Skilled Worker Visa is required for employing migrant workers. Our guidance can help you navigate the sponsor process and be a responsible employer.

UK Fisheries Economist Network (UKFEN)

We founded UKFEN in early 2011 in order to promote professional exchange between fisheries economists and analysts.

Trade agreements and seafood tariffs

Brexit could see changes to trade agreements and tariffs. We have published the potential changes for seafood products from 1 January 2021.

Man Overboard Awareness Events

Funded events for commercial fishermen in special training pools across the UK. Experience the danger of going overboard in a controlled environment.

Complaints Procedure

If you are unhappy with the service you have received or the information you have been given by us, there are three steps in our complaints procedure.

Newsletter sign up

Seafish news subscription acknowledgment.

Aquafil’s ECONYL® yarn: Taking nylon from high water to high fashion

ECONYL® regenerated nylon is created from nylon waste that could otherwise have ended up in landfill or oceans around the world. This repurposed material is the same quality as brand new nylon and can be recycled and remoulded again and again, unleashing infinite possibilities for manufacturers and consumers.

Search results

Filter search results