About us
Cefas is an internationally renowned scientific research and advisory centre working in fisheries management, environmental protection and aquaculture.
We have a staff complement of over 500 based at three specialist laboratories within the UK, our own ocean-going research vessel and over 100 years of experience. We have a long and successful track record in delivering high quality science to many customers around the world.
Many Cefas scientists are leaders in their fields and advisors on international bodies such as the International council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES).
Cefas is an Executive Agency of the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
- Cefas framework document (PDF, 508 KB)
- The Framework Document sets out the purpose and responsibilities of Cefas and our relationships with Defra and other bodies.
- Science strategy
- This document sets out our science themes and our objectives, along with our commitment to providing high quality science for a changing world.
- Annual report
- Our latest set of annual reports and accounts, available to either download or to order a hard copy.
- Customers
- Much of our work is conducted for the UK Government and the European Union where our research and advice contributes to policy making, but we have developed an increasingly worldwide client base.
- World projects map
- This global map illustrates some of the areas around the world where Cefas has worked.
- Our history
- Links to a written history of our scientific heritage, and a brief history of Cefas in pictures.
- Working standards
- Information on our reputation, charter and public service guarantees.
- Research vessel
- Specifications of our ocean-going research vessel, the Cefas Endeavour.
