Responsible sourcing
The UK works hard to ensure it has a responsible seafood industry. Find out how to make your business more environmentally and socially responsible.
Understanding sustainability and responsible seafood sourcing
We’ve collated information and guidance on sustainability, responsible sourcing and related challenges and initiatives across seafood supply chains.
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.
Fishing gear technology and innovation
We support the UK catching sector and wider supply chain stakeholders to develop innovative fishing gear through collaboration and resource sharing.
Fishing Gear Database
Our Fishing Gear Database provides information on how gear and selective devices work to make catching fish more efficient and reduce unwanted catch.
Aquaculture - farming seafood
Aquaculture production is growing in the UK. We’ve collated information on responsible seafood farming and resources for aquaculture businesses.
Climate change and the seafood industry
Climate change is a major challenge facing us all, and we're working to support the seafood industry response.
Social responsibility in seafood
We are helping the seafood industry understand what a business commitment to socially responsible seafood means in practice.
Tools for Ethical Seafood Sourcing
Tools for Ethical Seafood Sourcing (TESS)
Seafood Issues Groups
We run regular discussion groups for people interested in environmental and socially responsible sourcing of seafood in the UK and globally.
Managing end of life fishing gear and aquaculture equipment
Fishing gear or aquaculture equipment lost in our oceans creates a challenging problem. We’re working with industry and government to find solutions.
Animal sentience and welfare
We’re working with industry and government to provide advice and guidance on animal welfare issues.