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Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) holds significant importance in Kent's seafood industry, particularly for its inshore fisheries. The shallow, sandy waters off the Kent coast, including areas like Rye Bay and the Thames Estuary, provide ideal habitats for this popular flatfish, supporting local fishing communities and businesses. Kent's strategic location on the English Channel makes it a key landing point for plaice destined for both domestic and European markets.
Kent boasts a robust processing capacity for plaice, with facilities in towns like Ramsgate and Folkestone handling catches from local vessels. Major fishing ports such as Dover and Ramsgate are crucial for landing plaice, which is then distributed to markets across the UK and exported to the EU, contributing to local employment in fishing, processing, and distribution. The trade of Kentish plaice is a notable aspect of the region's maritime economy.
Beckenham, Bromley (London Borough)