1. Seafish – Our work in the area of by-catch mitigation and discard reduction Tom Rossiter Research and Development Manager

2. Who are Seafish? A Non Departmental Public Body (NDPB), we are sponsored by the four UK government fisheries departments and funded by a levy on seafood. We were established in 1981. Our mission: From sea to plate, Seafish delivers expert knowledge, skills and support which help the UK seafood industry secure a sustainable and profitable future. Our income is £8M p.a. and our work is steered by industry – this requires us to be flexible and reactive but subject to political pressures.

3. By-catch mitigation & discard reduction – Gear tech Necessity & Recovery projects T-90 Outrigger Coverless trawl Pelagic escape grids Squid Square mesh

4. By-catch mitigation & discard reduction – The big picture Economics Training RFS Market development Europe (ICES & STECF) IPF – Funding research Reputation Management??

5. By-catch mitigation & discard reduction – Reputation management Engaging with the press Species Guides Facilitation of issue groups –Common language group/ skate & Rays/ Scallop Fishermen’s science Toe to toe with the NGO’s when necessary (W.I.)

6. Collaboration