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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing

Unauthorised fishing or activity that breaches regional, national or international laws is known as Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Inverlussa launch the UK’s first full hybrid aquaculture vessel

Inverlussa Marine Services has launched the UK’s first fully-hybrid aquaculture service vessel which will help reduce carbon emissions.

Follow six steps to social responsibility

Follow six steps to social responsibility.

Shellfish Industry Advisory Group

The Shellfish Industry Advisory Group (SIAG) provides a forum to discuss sustainability and management of UK shellfish fisheries.

Social License to Operate

A social license to operate indicates the level of approval from the community that an industry has to operate. Seafish facilitated a workshop to explain the concept, how it works and the reasons for attaining and building high quality stakeholder relationships in this way.

Fish stock assessment and management

Sustainable fisheries management is vital in maintaining healthy fish stocks. We’ve produced guidance on how stock assessment and management works.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the seafood supply chain at Nomad Foods

Nomad Foods, a leading producer of frozen seafood, has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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