ICYMI, last week we announced we’re making £1 million available to boost the marine, fisheries and aquaculture industry in Wales. Interested? More information below. 👇 Apply before 10 May. ow.ly/c42J50QKKEX..

We’re looking for Welsh board members for @SeaFishUK. The successful candidate(s) will provide strategic direction and leadership to the organisation in a way which balances its priorities with those of the UK seafood industry. Interested? More here 👇 …for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8072#app…

Today is #InternationalWomensDay! We caught up with our Minister Julie James MS to talk about this year's theme, #InspireInclusion #IWD2024 #IWD

On #InternationalWomensDay we pay tribute to the countless women who are absolutely key to the success of Wales' farming, fishing, veterinary and food and drink industries. Diolch for everything you do to #InspireInclusion 🫶 #IWD2024

Thirty-nine projects across Wales will benefit from £8.2m of Nature Networks funding. 🌳🐝🐾🐬🌱 Julie James MS made the announcement on a visit to Pendine’s Project Seagrass in Carmarthenshire, which has been awarded £249,000.👇 The National Lottery Heritage Fund gov.wales/dolphins-voles…

The new Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs is Huw Irranca-Davies MS. Here’s a list of what he is responsible for: gov.wales/huw-irranca-da…

PlantSea are turning the tide on plastic pollution 🌊  The company is aiming to put an end to single-use plastic packaging with their innovative seaweed products.  Company co-founder Alex tells us more 👇

It's #LaverbreadDay! 🙌 A day to celebrate this Welsh delicacy made from seaweed. Whether you enjoy it on toast or in a traditional Welsh breakfast, today is the perfect excuse to savour its unique flavour. Want a recipe? @VisitWales has you covered!👇 visitwales.com/things-do/food…

DYK Welsh Laverbread was awarded PDO status in 2017? If you’re in South West Wales today find out what makes it so special by heading to @beach_food where they'll be celebrating #LaverbreadDay! Check out this feature via @Guardian 👇 theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

National Fishing Remembrance Day 2024 is taking place in a month's time on 12 May. It offers an opportunity to reflect and commemorate all those who have lost their lives while working in fishing in the UK. See below for more information. 👇 theseafarerscharity.org/get-involved/n…

📢 Calling Welsh fishers! 🎣 Seafish is holding a series of Welsh Crab and Lobster Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) Events starting next week. Your input will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of crab and lobster fishery management in Wales.👇 ow.ly/GEnK50RjLcI

When Nooh started his role as the Urdd Gobaith Cymru's first Diversity and Inclusion Development Officer, he committed to learn Welsh 🙌 We caught up with him to see how his journey is going. Inspired to start your Dysgu Cymraeg journey? Amdani! Find courses here 👇 learnwelsh.cymru/learning/find-…

There are a wide range of grants available for seafarers and they were able to help Chris. If you’re a UK based seafarer or fisher, why not visit their website to see how they can help you? x.com/seahospital/st…

Rural Affairs Secretary, Huw Irranca-Davies Huw Irranca-Davies was grateful to local fishers, Barry, Kevin and Jim for welcoming him to Swansea Marina and providing him with a valuable insight into the challenges and opportunities facing Wales’s fishing industry. 🎣

It's #WorldTunaDay 🐟 The CHART Cymru and Thunnus projects, delivered in collaboration with skippers have helped shape our understanding of these magnificent fish in Welsh waters, informing our management of the species for future generations. 👇 swansea.ac.uk/bioscience/res…

Following discussions between Huw Irranca-Davies and fisheries stakeholders the application window for funding round 4 of the Welsh Marine and Fisheries Scheme has been extended by 2 weeks. 📅The closing date for applications is now Friday 24th May. 👇 gov.wales/welsh-marine-f…

Yn ein 100 diwrnod cyntaf, rydym wedi gweithio ar y pethau sy'n bwysig i chi. In our first 100 days we've been listening, learning and leading on your priorities. Rydyn ni yn benderfynol o lwyddo. With your help we'll create a Cymru we can all be proud of 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Have your say on the Welsh Marine and Fisheries Scheme. 🐟 A survey has been set up to gather feedback from the marine, fisheries and aquaculture sectors in Wales and is open until 12 July 2024.👇 survey.sqw.co.uk/s/WMFSwidersur…

This is how cockling used to look. We've brought in new legislation that helps cockle fisheries in Wales remain environmentally sustainable and economically viable for the future. Read more: gov.wales/securing-susta…

🎣 During the summer there are occasionally exciting reports of #angelsharks accidentally caught off the Welsh coast. Please follow Angel Shark Project Best Practice Guide for safe handling & release - sightings can be reported here angelsharkproject.com/map or via email [email protected]