Since 2014, FIS has leveraged more than £3million in investment into innovation for sustainable UK seafood.
FIS WORK AREAS
FIS is currently focusing its efforts on the following three work areas.
All of our other past projects can be explored and searched for here.
Smartrawl
Smartrawl puts the UK at the forefront of eliminating illegal discards and bycatch. FIS’s AI-aided precision fishing system will allow skippers to retain commercially valuable catch while releasing other animals back into sea unharmed.
Vessels of the Future
FIS is investigating how to decarbonise fishing vessels in ways that are practical, safe, and competitive for UK fleets. Our partner, Macduff Ship Design, has developed the first detailed plans for net zero UK fishing vessels.
Nephrops Prototype Machine
Involving pre-competitive supply chain wide collaboration, the project develops a nephrops stunning and tailing machine, which will bring significant improvements to the fishery, including to the welfare of nephrops landed.
LATEST NEWS
Fishing News Awards and Scottish Skipper Expo: Onboard Innovation in Action
We’re heading to Aberdeen today for the 2026 Fishing News Awards and the Scottish Skipper Expo, where we’ll be showcasing practical innovations for sustainable UK seafood – including our award-winning Nephrops Stun & Tail system, which is shortlisted
Smartrawl Showcased at Ocean Sciences Meeting Glasgow
At the end of February, one of our flagship projects, Smartrawl, was showcased at the Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow (22–27 February). Held every two years, the global conference brings together thousands of marine researchers to share cutting-edge
