Web pages — Seafish

Who we are and what we do

Seafish is a public body supporting the UK seafood sector to thrive. Find out how our work can help you and your business.

Kingfisher Information Services

Information on surface and subsea hazards around the UK to help fishing vessels operate safely at sea. Find out how to get alerts and plotter data.

Seafish levy review

We informally consulted industry on changes to the Seafish levy. We've published a response based on industry feedback and next steps in the process.

Working with us

Seafish is a public body supporting the seafood industry in the UK to thrive. View our current job vacancies and learn about life working at Seafish.

Key Marine Environmental Legislative Requirements

Summary of key legislation and international commitments regarding the marine environment of relevance to the fishing and aquaculture industries.

UK fisheries management and supply chain initiatives

We’re working with industry and government on a number of initiatives to protect fish and shellfish stocks for future generations.

I export seafood from Great Britain

Information and guidance on exporting seafood from the UK to the EU including labelling, customs and tariffs and documentation.

Marine and Fisheries Management Regulation

Marine environment and fisheries regulations relevant to the seafood industry in the UK. Seafish is not responsible for regulation.

Non-executive board members

Our purpose at Seafish is to give the UK seafood sector the support it needs to truly thrive. Help make this happen by joining our Board.

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.

UK Fisheries Economist Network (UKFEN)

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

Odyssey Innovation: Developing a circular solution to give recycled gear a new life

Odyssey Innovation was born out of owner Rob Thompson’s passion to rid the seas of plastic pollution. The company works with a range of stakeholders in South West England to find a circular solution to end-of-life and recovered abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear. It arranges for material to be collected and processed so that recycled plastic can used to create a range of kayaks and accessories.

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