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Lyme Bay Reserve |
Newhaven |
At Direct Seafoods London we work closely in partnership with Lyme Bay Fisheries and the Blue Marine Foundation, and wholeheartedly support their vision to achieve a well-managed Marine Reserve within the bay, benefiting fishermen, conservationists, and chefs alike. We support this through buying the daily catch from fishermen at Lyme Bay, and delivering it to London’s chefs within 24 hours.
Lyme Bay Fisheries and Conservation Reserve implement best practice to protect the biodiversity of Lyme Bay, managing fish and shellfish stocks, and creating long-term benefits for coastal communities around the bay. Direct Seafoods are working with Blue Marine Foundation to develop the Reserve Seafood brand which, in time, we hope to roll out to other fisheries around the UK. |
We buy direct from boats in Newhaven, Sussex, on a daily basis. Species include; Plaice, Lemon Sole, Dover Sole, Brill, Turbot, Sea Bass and Scallops.
Much of our fish from Newhaven comes from boats belonging to Ian Bickerstaff. Ian’s fleet are all named after his family members; Kerry Marie, Sara Leena, William Henry, Thomas Andrew, William, Mary and Victoria. |
Brixham
While most of the country is tucked up in bed, our buyer on the famous Brixham Fish Market is bidding to source us the best day boat landings each day. Species native to this area include Lemon Sole, John Dory, Gurnard, Red Mullet, Plaice, Brill, Turbot, Whiting, Megrim Sole, Dover Sole, Monkfish, Mackerel, Herring, Sardines, Hake and many more. This is in addition to shellfish such as, scallops, crabs and lobsters. Boats include Emilia Jane, Girl Debra, Constant Friend, William of Ladram, and Barantszee.
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Peterhead
Peterhead harbour’s 400 year history is synonymous with landings of the UK’s premier white fish. Situated in the North of Scotland, Peterhead offers us species not always available in the waters of Southern England. Landed daily, we buy species such as Cod, Coley, Pollock and Plaice.
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