Shetland Seafood in numbers…
£386
million
worth a year to the Shetland Economy
£69.9
million
worth of fish and shellfish landed
48,796
tonnes
of fish and shellfish landed
231
fishing vessels registered
9.6
million
mussel meals produced annually
£6.3
million
value of mussels produced
Recipes
A selection of Shetland cooks and chefs have provided us with recipes inspired by local seafood, for you to try at home.
Shetland Seafood Past
Find out more about past tales and memories of the Seafood industry, shared by the people of Shetland.
Careers
The seafood industry supports a wide range of careers and it’s not just about life at sea. Many opportunities are available across the sector.
Latest News
SHETLAND MUSSEL PRODUCTION REACHES RECORD FIGURES
28th June 2024
This is custom heading element Mussel production across Scotland reached a record 10,311 tonnes in 2023 – a 13% increase on 2022 figures – and…
SCOTTISH SHELLFISH FARM PRODUCTION
5th June 2023
Overall mussel production across Scotland reached a record 9,092 tonnes in 2022 – a six per cent increase on 2021.
VITAL SEAFOOD SECTOR IN GRAVE DANGER FROM HIGHLY PROTECTED MARINE AREAS
15th March 2023
Shetland’s vital seafood industries will be crippled by the introduction of strict new conservation zones where all fishing and aquaculture activity is set to be banned.
So Much To Sea: An Insight
The seafood industry has supported generation after generation of Shetlanders, protecting our rural communities and remaining an integral part of our lives. It is currently worth in excess of £300 million a year to the islands and surpasses the value of the oil, gas, agriculture, tourism, and creative industries combined.