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Monkfish (Lophius piscatorius) holds significant importance in Wales's seafood industry, particularly for its high market value and demand in both domestic and international markets. Welsh fishing vessels, often operating from ports like Milford Haven and Conwy, target monkfish in the Celtic Sea and Irish Sea, contributing to the local economy and supporting coastal communities. This region provid