Seafish

21/08/2026

The UK Pavilion stands proud in the global marketplace at

From sharing the provenance story behind great UK seafood products, to learning more about what matters to buyers, exhibitors on the UK pavilion are making valuable connections and exploring new opportunities in this important market.

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)

18/08/2026

Researchers from Seafish are heading to Wales to conduct the annual Fishing Fleet Survey and are again looking to speak with vessel owners and skippers to gather important information, plus their insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the sector

This year they will be in north Wales, north Dyfed and south Gwynedd between August 31 - September 4 when they will visit as many ports and harbours as possible.

For more information please visit: https://buff.ly/RodJ6Pc
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Mae ymchwilwyr o Seafish yn dod i Gymru i gynnal yr Arolwg Fflyd Pysgota blynyddol ac maen nhw unwaith eto’n edrych i siarad â pherchnogion cychod a chapteiniaid i gasglu gwybodaeth bwysig, ynghyd â mewnwelediadau i’r heriau a’r cyfleoedd sy’n wynebu’r sector.

Eleni, byddan nhw yng ngogledd Cymru, gogledd Dyfed a de Gwynedd rhwng 31 Awst a 3 Medi pan fyddan nhw’n ymweld â chynifer o borthladdoedd a harbyrau â phosibl.

Am ragor o wybodaeth, ewch i: https://buff.ly/RodJ6Pc

14/08/2026

We're here to help commercial fishermen with their training needs 👇

Applications for funding can be made for new entrant training for those beginning a career at sea, refresher courses in essential safety courses such as sea survival, firefighting, first aid, safety awareness, career progression qualifications in engineering, navigation, radio operation and stability as well as Man Overboard Awareness training.

Eligible fishermen in Scotland and England can apply for up to £10,000 towards training costs, subject to funding availability. Get in touch with our training team at [email protected]

13/08/2026

🐧 From Cornwall to penguin pool - just 10 miles!

The penguins at Paradise Park are now enjoying Cornish sardines caught by local fisherman Tom Lambourn - replacing fish previously imported from the Netherlands.

A great local solution, and one the penguins seem very happy with!

Hear Gus explain how the project came about in our video and read more on our website: https://buff.ly/X1RXZSS

12/08/2026

Training your staff can make a huge difference to your people and your business 💡

We’re proud to deliver this support on behalf of our funding partners, and we’d encourage eligible seafood businesses and individuals to take advantage of the opportunities available.

Find out more about the range of training we offer on our website: https://buff.ly/Ds4kHnK

05/08/2026

🚨 Over £1.4 million secured to support seafood industry training

We have secured more than £1.4 million in funding to help people working across the UK seafood industry access high-quality training.

The funding will support around 6,000 training days, helping people develop new skills, refresh essential safety training and progress their careers.

Eligible seafood businesses and individuals in Scotland, England and Wales can access fully funded training across a wide range of courses, including:

⚓ New entrant fishing training
🦺 Safety refresher courses
📡 Career progression qualifications
🏭 Food hygiene and HACCP training
🐟 Fish quality assessment and specialist seafood skills

For the first time, funding will also support our onshore training programmes, extending opportunities to processors, wholesalers, fish markets, aquaculture businesses, retailers and fish and chip shops.

Find out more and check your eligibility: https://buff.ly/Ds4kHnK

30/07/2026

Our CEO, Colin Faulkner, was interviewed on the latest Seafood Matters Podcast episode. Listen below 👇

🎙️ New Episode – Seafood Matters Podcast

The UK seafood industry is changing, and leadership has never been more important.

In this episode, Jim Cowie sits down with Colin Faulkner, the new CEO of Seafish, to discuss his vision for the future of the UK seafood sector and the priorities behind the Seafish Annual Plan 2026/27.

Colin shares his journey to becoming CEO, building a safe and skilled workforce, attracting the next generation into seafood, expanding trade and market opportunities, strengthening the UK's seafood supply chain, the key concerns being raised by fishermen and seafood businesses, and his vision for where the industry could be heading over the next decade.

🎧 Listen now and let us know your thoughts.

27/07/2026

Where our fleet survey researchers have been so far... 📊🎣

24/07/2026

Step into Billingsgate Fish Market with Julia Kanji, General Manager, as she shares the rich history of the iconic London market with our Levy team 🐟🏛️

15/07/2026

There is still time for seafood businesses to sign up for a place on the 2026 UK pavilion at the forthcoming Japan International Seafood & Technology Expo in Tokyo 🇯🇵

Seafish, in partnership with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and Seafood Scotland, will again host the UK pavilion, providing UK seafood exporters with a platform to showcase their companies and products to prospective buyers 🐟️

Find out more: https://buff.ly/rg0w9Dg