We were founded as the Oyster Merchants’ and Planters’ Association in 1903 and renamed in 1969.

The SAGB is the Shellfish industry’s trade body and we are based at Fishmongers’ Hall, which is also home to the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, in the City of London. Shellfish farmers, groups of fishermen, commercial traders and companies, the Seafish Industry Authority, consultants and many of the Sea Fisheries Committees are members.

The range of species marketed and activities covered have extended gradually in our 100 plus years of service to the industry and we now cover everything from mussels to lobsters, and crayfish to geoducks.

The association provides support on various topics of interest to the UK Shellfish industry, which is the most valuable component of the UK seafood industry.

We provide technical advice and mediate in a range of environmental issues ranging from coastal pollution, aggregate dredging and stock conservation. Furthermore we maintain a working relationship with many important conservation agencies and government departments.

LATEST NEWS

40^th ANNUAL CONFERENCE 
TUESDAY 19^th AND WEDNESDAY 20^th  MAY 2009 click here for details

Dr Eric Edwards OBE, a vice president and a former director of the Shellfish Association of Great Britain (SAGB), passed away in hospital on Tuesday 13^th January 2009 after a brief illness. click for obituary

Other News

  SAGB Committee minutes added for 2008

· SAGB Committee dates for 2009 published

· SIDS shellfish films launched in time for Seafood Fortnight

· SAGB produces healthy eating “traffic lights” for shellfish

· Questionnaire sent to all members to improve our service – don’t forget to fill in!