The UK Seafood Fund is a £100 million fund set up to support the long-term future and sustainability of the UK fisheries and seafood sector. The fund is managed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

The fund’s objectives are to:

  • Reform and modernise infrastructure to level up and bring economic growth to coastal communities.
  • Ensure the best science, research and technology are used in fisheries management.
  • Encourage new entrants to the industry and upskill the existing workforce.
  • Enable an environmentally sustainable fishing industry that gives the most value for money and reflects the long-term needs of the sector.
  • Boost UK seafood exports to new and existing markets.

The UK Seafood Fund consists of a number of schemes that come under 3 areas of funding:

  • Science and innovation
  • Infrastructure
  • Skills and training
  • Exports support

See:  UK Seafood Fund – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)