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Coley, also known as Saithe, plays a significant role in Brixham's vibrant seafood industry. Landings of this versatile whitefish contribute to the diverse catches handled by businesses operating out of Brixham Fish Market, one of the UK's largest. Its presence underscores Brixham's importance as a key hub for a variety of demersal species.
Brixham boasts robust local processing capacity, with companies like Blue Sea Food Company handling significant volumes of fish, including Coley, for onward distribution. The fish landed at Brixham Fish Market, a major auction site, supplies both domestic and European markets. The trade in Coley supports numerous jobs within the fishing fleet, market operations, and processing sectors in the town.