In many areas of the world fish is a dwindling wild resource, yet at the same time consumer demand for seafood continues to grow. This is why the development of the farming of marine species such as cod, halibut and haddock is going to play an increasingly important role in filling the 'fish gap' between supply and demand.

Marine finfish aquaculture offers salmon farmers and others in the industry a unique and exciting opportunity to diversify and provide real economic opportunities for many remote coastal communities.

All our members are committed to producing a high quality and environmentally sustainable food product, and we are at the forefront of research to ensure that best practice procedures and the most efficient rearing regimes are followed.

We envisage that within the next eight to 10 years, the UK can produce annually up to 10,000 tonnes of halibut, up to 25,000 tonnes of cod and 5,000 tonnes of haddock, creating 2,000 jobs with a first sale value of £100m.