The seafood sector has welcomed funding for the industry in Scotland as it bids to cope with the impact of Brexit on the back of coranvirus A new £7.75 million funding package will offer support to fishermen, seafood businesses, ports and harbours, the Scottish Government said. The package includes £6.45 million for the Seafood Producers Resilience Fund to provide support to eligible shellfish catchers and producers, in addition to trout farmers who have faced issues exporting to the EU. A further £1 million is available to support the investment plans of ports and harbours faced with a loss of income through landing fees and £300,000 has been awarded to the Fishermen s Mission for the welfare and emergency support activities to held workers in hardship.