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Review of Covid-19 impacts on the UK seafood industry: January-March 2021

The fourth report in a series of reviews on the impacts of Covid-19 on the UK seafood sector. It provides a high-level view of the impact of Covid-19 on the whole of the UK seafood supply chain in the first three months of 2021.

Discarding in the North Sea and on the historical efficacy of gear-based technical measures in reducing discards

We describe and analyse newly available catch and discard data from the English andWelsh fishing fleet operating in the North Sea. In this fleet we estimate that between 2003 and 2006 discard rates averaged 36% by number and 25% by weight. Additionally, we analyse historical discard data from the fleet to evaluate the efficacy of square-mesh panels and increases in codend mesh size. These various gear-based technical measures have been introduced into the fisheries for the purpose of reducing discarding; we demonstrate that these technical measures have been effective in this respect. Keywords: Discards, North Sea, Gear selectivity, Technical measures, UK fisheries

The Sea Fish Industry Authority - Annual Report and Accounts 2012/2013

The Annual Report provides a detailed Management Commentary and financial review of the activities undertaken by Seafish during 2012/2013 and information on future developments.

Casualties to fishing Vessels and Deaths to Fishermen. A Review up to 1985

The report analyses the trends in marine casualties and the lives of fishermen up to 1985. Two clear trends emerge. Vessels covered by the 1975 Fishing Vessels (Safety Provisions) rules are apparently experiencing as much as 38% reduction in total or serious casualties. Vessels generally under 12m not covered by the rules show an alarming increase in losses. The published data is not wholly satisfactory and measures are being taken to obtain more facts on accidents and causes.

Project Inshore Stage 2 report

An Assessment of D.A. Massonage and Mortality of the Brown Crab Vivier Transport

Examination made on two consignments of brown crab exported from the UK to Spain. The aim was to assess the loads for quality, marketability and mortality and to account for the differences observed. In particular the relationship between physical D.A. Massonage and mortality was investigated and the causes of D.A. Massonage were discussed at some length.

SIPF D123_Future Management of Brown Crab in UK and Ireland

This study (SIPF Project D123) looks at the merits of the various tools and systems used elsewhere to manage sectors involved with Brown Crab fisheries, such as; access restrictions, pot limitations, shellfish licences and permits, quotas and TACs, Minimum Landing Sizes and gear technology, and considers their utility in managing Brown Crab stocks in UK and Ireland.

SR684 Case study: consumer messages concerning brown crab products in selected European market

This case is an in-depth review of brown crab products as seen from a consumer perspective. The case is produced as a specific output of the wider Acrunet Activity 5 which seeks to understand the wider system of brown crab practices from production to consumption. Topics covered include ethics of production (animal welfare - clawing, harvesting, storage and slaughter); food safety (biotoxins and cadmium); labelling; and stocks .

Project Inshore - Stage 3 strategic sustainability review - A National Overview

This report provides a national strategic overview of the findings and recommendations 2. provided in the 9 IFCA specific Strategic Sustainability Reviews which were the primary focus of Stage 3 of Project Inshore. In addition, the national overview report provides the opportunity to highlight those stocks which straddle the inshore boundary (6nm) and have therefore not been the focus of the IFCA specific reports.

An Assessment of the Impact of Selected Fishing Activities on European Marine Sites and a Review of Mitigation Measures

The report summarised here has been commissioned by the Sea Fish Industry Authority (SEAFISH) with the aim of determining the potential impact of fisheries on EMS interest features and site integrity in relation to their conservation objectives.

Profitable Futures for Fishing Second Interim Report

This report is intended give a preliminary overview of the last five consultation events held for nephrops, crab and lobster, demersal (Shetland) and pelagic sectors of the fleet. Which was then considered together during the final analysis and evaluation phase of the project and the outcomes of that are included in the final report.

Profitable Futures for Fishing Final Report

The Profitable Futures for Fishing Report identifies actions which would improve vessel business profit in each major segment of the Scottish fleet. Contains the recommended actions which were considered to be top priority or most worthwhile whilst providing insight into the longer term aims and ambitions of the different fleet segments.

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