New tech takes prawn fishery closer to humane, automated tailing
By Jason Holland2025-11-18T15:14:00
A groundbreaking innovation in the UK seafood sector is poised to transform prawn processing at sea
A pioneering coalition led by Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability (FIS) has secured nearly GBP 172,000 in new funding to advance development of a world-first prawn stunning and tailing machine. The technology, designed to replace traditional manual live tailing at sea, promises to transform crew welfare, improve animal welfare standards and boost efficiency across the UK’s nephrops (prawn) fishery – one of the nation’s most valuable seafood sectors.