Commercial Fishing
Welsh Government
Wales has an active inshore commercial fishing fleet, mainly of vessels under 10m in length targeting shellfish species. Welsh Government uses its devolved powers to support commercial fishing in Wales.
Marine Management Organisation
At UK level, the Marine Management Organisation is responsible for commercial fisheries management.
DG Mare within the European Commission
At European level, DG Mare within the European Commission is responsible for fisheries management
Consultations
Consultations with regard to Welsh fisheries will be published through the following Welsh Government portal:
Stakeholder Groups
Wales Marine and Fisheries Advisory Group
The Wales Marine and Fisheries Advisory Group provides interaction between Welsh Government Ministers and user interests relating to marine fisheries in Wales
Seafish Wales Advisory Committee
West Wales Shell Fishermen’s Association
Strategy and Policy
Information and Statistics
Marine Management Organisation
The Marine Management Organisation acts as the main point of information for UK statistics of commercial fisheries within the UK. The following link provides information relating to both monthly and annual statistics:
Welsh seafood supply chain
Information with regard to the Welsh seafood supply chain can be found here.
Fisheries and Conservation Science Group
Research and reports in relation to Welsh and neighbouring fisheries are available through the Fisheries and Conservation Science Group at Bangor University.
Seafish Industry Authority
UK statistical information with regard to commercial fishing and the wider industry can be accessed through Seafish Industry Authority.
Seafish projects
General information with regard to Seafish projects supporting the commercial fishing sector can be found here.
Seafish and Welsh Government
Information with regard to responsible sourcing and seafood ethics supported by Seafish and Welsh Government can be found here.