UK Fishing Fleet

Summary of species landed

201
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FISH LANDINGS
UK Landing Statistics
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2011 - 15% Increase in the value of sea
fish landed with 1.5% fall in quantity
2011 - 600,000 tonnes landed, value 828
million
2010 - 610,000 tonnes landed, value 719
million
67% of fish caught by the UK fleet were
landed in the UK

FISH LANDINGS
Demersal Fish
Species living on or near the sea bed, eg
Cod
Haddock
Plaice

FISH LANDINGS
Pelagic Fish
Species found mainly in shoals in midwater or near the surface of the sea, eg
Mackerel
Herring
Blue whiting

FISH LANDINGS
Shellfish
Covers all crustaceans and molluscs, eg
Scallops
Nephrops
Crabs

FISH LANDINGS
Landings by UK Vessels
Fish Landed

Demersal species
27% of landings
34% of value

300
250

Pelagic species

200
Quantity

150

Value ( million)

36% of landings
21% of value

Shellfish

100

37% of landings
45% of value

50
0
Demersal

Pelagic

Shellfish