The Scottish seafood sector is being given £1.8 million (€2.1 million/$2.5 million) in a bid to help it recover from the “severe” economic impacts of Brexit and COVID-19.

The funding, managed by trade marketing body Seafood Scotland, will support seafood businesses looking to access new markets within the UK and abroad, including campaigns in Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East.

The work will also include developing a strategy to encourage sustainability and improve quality assurance and accreditation of seafood products.