Blue Marine commissioned a report by economics consultancy eftec to understand the costs and benefits of a just transition for UK inshore fisheries. The study considered realistic options to transition away from higher impact bottom-towed fishing practices to lower-impact marine activities, including alternative fishing methods, and/or to other sectors of the blue economy (e.g. marine energy). To do this, a framework was developed that can be applied to demonstrate the social, economic and environmental impacts of different transition options. It can be used to assess the  potential environmental benefits of the transition, the economic viability of alternative activities, potential employment opportunities and the practical costs of transition, as well as any related social impacts.