Commercial Fishing Seafood Industry Contacts - United Kingdom A - L

Government Contacts & Information Resources for
Commercial Fishing, Seafood, Aquaculture, Marine & Oceans in United Kingdom

 

Europêche - Association of national organisations of fishing enterprises in the European Union.

 

European Commission - Fisheries - The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is the European Union's instrument for the management of fisheries and aquaculture. It was created to manage a common resource and to meet the obligation set in the original Treaties of the then European Community. Because fish are a natural and mobile resource they are considered as common property. In addition, the Treaties which created the Community stated that there should be a common policy in this area, that is, common rules adopted at EU level and implemented in all Member States.

 

European Association of Fish Producers’ Organisations (EAPO) - European Association of Fish Producers Organisations

 

Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries & Food - United Kingdom Marine and Fisheries Section.

 

The North Sea Commission Fisheries Partnership was founded to promote co-operation between scientists and fishers in monitoring and managing fisheries in the North Sea.

 

Fishery and Aquaculture Country Profile for United Kingdom - aquatic species caught by country or area, by species items, by FAO major fishing areas, and year, for all commercial, industrial, recreational and subsistence purposes. The harvest from mariculture, aquaculture and other kinds of fish farming is also included.

 

The International Fishmeal and Fish Oil Organisation (IFFO) - IFFO is the global trade association representing the fishmeal and fish oil industry and it value chain partners. It has members in 34 countries and represents 95% of fishmeal traded internationally.

 

Seafood Shetland was formed in 2003 following the amalgamation of Shetland Fish Processors' Association (SFPA) and Shetland Shellfish Growers' Association (SSGA). The new organisation represents the interests of 43 companies involved in all aspects of fish processing and shellfish growing, including 95 per cent of Shetland's shellfish farmers.

 

Shetland Seafood Development Project - The partners of the Shetland Seafood Development Project have produced a strategy and action plan for the Shetland seafood industry. 

 

Shetland Seafood Quality Control (SSQC), based within the NAFC Marine Centre, was formed in 1985 as an independent quality assurance organisation to maintain and strengthen the Islands reputation for high quality seafood products.

 

Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group - The Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group is the UK's premier producer of finest quality shellfish, supplying supermarkets, wholesalers and restaurants with mussels, oysters and scallops farmed from the crystal clear waters of sheltered sea lochs located along the full length of the West coast of Scotland.

 

 

 

University of Stirling Institute of Aquaculture - the Institute of Aquaculture is the leading international centre in its field and is the largest of its kind in the world. Graded 5 in the 2001 RAE, we bring together cross-disciplinary, world class researchers to meet the wide range of challenges faced as aquaculture grows to meet global demands. Research focuses on fundamental questions relating to strategies for sustainable aquaculture, whether in modern commercial markets or in feeding poor communities in developing countries. Fundamental research on environments, reproduction, genetics, aquatic health, nutrition and feed supplies, on production systems, on markets, and on social and economic impacts all play significant roles.

 

 

Fishing4Info - The original Fishing for Information service was launched in 1995 by John Bostock of Stirling Aquaculture, and quickly became one of the most comprehensive site listings for aquaculture and related aquatic science. The interface was revised in 1998 and links have been added and updated by Stirling Aquaculture staff whenever possible. In 2004, Stirling Aquaculture partnered with Aqua TT to develop a new database-driven interface and to enable more frequent updating of internet links

Shellfish Association of Great Britain (SAGB) - We were founded as the Oyster Merchants’ and Planters’ Association in 1903 and renamed in 1969. The SAGB is the Shellfish industry’s trade body and we are based at Fishmongers’ Hall, which is also home to the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, in the City of London. Shellfish farmers, groups of fishermen, commercial traders and companies, the Seafish Industry Authority, consultants and many of the Sea Fisheries Committees are members.

 

Federation of European Aquaculture Producers - The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) is an international organisation that is composed of the National Aquaculture Associations of European countries. The basic aims of the Federation are: * to develop and establish a common policy on questions relating to the production and the commercialisation of aquaculture species are reared professionally. * to make known to the appropriate authorities the common policies envisaged above.

 

International Association of Fish Inspectors - Fish, seafood and associated products that are safe, of acceptable quality and readily available for sale in the world's marketplaces. The International Association of Fish Inspectors (IAFI) is a new and growing organization serving the world fish inspection community. As stated in our Charter, IAFI exists to promote the exchange of ideas and information, foster interaction, understanding and professional collaboration among individuals, organizations, and governments, disseminate knowledge about fish, seafood, and associated products inspection, and promote advancement of the state-of-the-art in fish inspection research and education.

 

The Fisheries Secretariat - The Fisheries Secretariat is a non-profit organisation dedicated to work towards more sustainable fisheries at an international level, with a focus on the European Union. The Fisheries Secretariat (FISH) is a non-profit organisation working towards sustainable fisheries in Europe with a strong focus on the Baltic Sea. Our long-term goal is healthy seas with thriving fish stocks and great diversity. At FISH, we work towards more sustainable fisheries through information, international co-operation, capacity building and lobbying. We have a particular mission to support and help other organisations, as well as the public, with information and knowledge.

 

 

 

NAFC Marine Centre - Supporting the marine industries through applied research and development, training, education and innovation. We offer: high quality accredited and bespoke training; research, development and knowledge exchange provision; expert consultancy and modern facilities. Our clients include the nautical, fisheries, engineering, aquaculture and scientific sectors and other emerging industries that may contribute to sustainable development.

 

Ocean Health Index United Kingdom - The Ocean Health Index is a valuable tool for the ongoing assessment of ocean health. By providing a means to advance comprehensive ocean policy and compare future progress, the Index can inform decisions about how to use or protect marine ecosystems. The Index is a collaborative effort, made possible through contributions from more than 65 scientists/ocean experts and partnerships between organizations including the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Sea Around Us, Conservation International, National Geographic, and the New England Aquarium. Information for United Kingdom

 

International Salmon Farmers Association - Aquaculture, or fish farming is centuries old. Salmon farming began in Norway approximately 40 years ago but it has become an economic driver and social mainstay of coastal and rural communities all over the world – in countries like Canada, the United States, Chile, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Iceland, Ireland and the Faroe Islands. Salmon farming currently employs thousands of people, generates billions of dollars into local economies and provides leadership and training opportunities for young people so that they can work and raise families in their home communities. Farmed salmon has also become a staple part of a healthy, nutritious and affordable diet for people of all ages.