Government funding totaling GBP 15.4 million (USD 19.8 million, EUR 17.9 million) can now be applied for by England’s fishermen and seafood businesses.
The United Kingdom Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said the funds, which were announced last year, are designed to encourage innovation and technology, as well as improving port infrastructure and safety at sea.
We are taking back control of our waters and establishing the U.K. as an independent coastal state, with a fairer share of fishing opportunities for the whole of the U.K. fleet, Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers said. We are committed to a thriving fishing and seafood industry, and this funding will support innovation, jobs, safety at sea, and help establish new markets and opportunities as we leave the E.U.”
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