| Fisheries and Aquaculture |
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Sea Fish Industry Authority
Contact Information
| Contact: | Mr Paul Williams, Technology and Training Director |
| Sea Fish Industry Authority | |
| Seafish House | |
| St Andrews Dock | |
| Hull | |
| Postcode: | HU3 4QE |
| Telephone: | +44 (0)1482 327837 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)1482 223310 |
| Email: | p_williams@seafish.co.uk |
| Web Site: | http://www.seafish.org.uk |
Mission Statement
The Sea Fish Industry Authority works with the industry to meet consumer demands, to raise standards, to improve efficiency and unity and to secure a prosperous future for all sectors.
Short Historical Statement
The Sea Fish Industry Authority was set up under the Fisheries Act in 1981 with the aim of promoting the efficiency of the sea fish industry and the interests of consumers of sea fish products. Defra is responsible for overseeing Seafish and the appointment of Seafish Board Members. The authority is financed by a levy imposed at first sale of fish. The Head Office is in Edinburgh which is the location for Corporate Services and Development Division (Promotions, Trade Development, Economics, Market Insight and Aquaculture Development). The other main office is at Hull which is the location for Technology and Training Division (Marine Technology, Fish Technology, Marine Services, Training and Standards).
Research Leaders
- Paul Williams, Technology and Training Director
- J W Denton, Fish Technology Manager
- P H MacMullen, Fisheries Development Manager
Overseas Links
EU R&D Contacts – Most fisheries R&D establishments in Europe and North America.
Industrial Links
Work of the Authority is reviewed by Industry Advisory Committees.
Special Facilities
- Flume Tank at Hull