Collection and recording of data on fishing activity and catches
Information on catches and fishing activity is collected and recorded by the Agency from such sources as fish markets, fishing logbooks, landing declarations and sales notes. This information is used by fisheries scientists at the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), by policy makers and administrators involved with quota management and conservation measures and forms the basis for meeting the UK's reporting obligations under EU legislation and other international agreements.