Defra's Bass Management Group: a new era for England's bass fishery
Defra’s collaborative Bass Management Group has met for the first time to discuss and progress the future management of the bass fishery in England.
The Scottish Government's FMPs: update on timelines and engagement
The Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government has provided an update on the 21 FMPs they are leading on. Find out more and how to get involved in this blog post.
Navigating FMP consultations: Q&A videos to answer your questions
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Anna Maclennan - South West Regional Fisheries Group lead, Marine Management Organisation, Posted on:
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- Defra led FMPs, Cockle FMP, North Sea and Channel sprat FMP, Southern North Sea and Channel skates and rays FMP, Southern North Sea demersal non-quota FMP
MMO’s Regional Fisheries Group team dive into the FMP consultations to answer your questions on the cockle FMP, Southern North Sea demersal non-quota FMP, skates and rays FMP and the sprat FMP.
Highlights of 2024: FMP milestones and what to expect in 2025
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Claire Dyer - Policy Advisor, Defra and Eleanor Pettitt-Fergusson - Senior Policy Advisor, Defra, Posted on:
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- Defra led FMPs
2024 was packed with activity across our fisheries management plans. Read about our milestones and what’s coming up in 2025!
The outcome of the consultation on Annex A of the JFS has been published today
Today we’ve published the Government response to the consultation proposing amendments to Annex A of the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS).
New fisheries management measures come into force today
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Eleanor Pettitt-Fergusson - Senior Policy Advisor, Defra and Hollie Dillon - Policy Advisor, Defra, Posted on:
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- Defra led FMPs, Bass FMP, Channel demersal non-quota FMP, Crab and lobster FMP, Southern North Sea and Eastern Channel mixed flatfish FMP
Measures are coming into effect to implement actions in the first published fisheries management plans. Find out details of the measures in our new blog post.
Our consultation events are over but there’s still time to share your thoughts
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Nicola Lewellen - FMP Engagement and Communications, Posted on:
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- Defra led FMPs, Cockle FMP, North Sea and Channel sprat FMP, Queen scallop FMP, Southern North Sea and Channel skates and rays FMP, Southern North Sea demersal non-quota FMP
Our consultation events have ended but you can still have your say on the draft plans until 19 January- don’t miss your chance to share your opinions. Find our factsheets and a summary video on this blog post.
Online consultation events, factsheets and video now available
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Nicola Lewellen - FMP Engagement and Communications, Posted on:
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- Defra led FMPs, Cockle FMP, North Sea and Channel sprat FMP, Queen scallop FMP, Southern North Sea and Channel skates and rays FMP, Southern North Sea demersal non-quota FMP
Book your place on one of our online consultation events- If you can’t make one of our in-person events, this is your chance to give your feedback of the five FMPs being consulted on.
Factsheets and an overview video are now available for these five FMPs - find them on this blog post!
Join us at an event to have your say in our current consultations
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Nicola Lewellen - FMP Engagement and Communications, Posted on:
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- Defra led FMPs, Cockle FMP, North Sea and Channel sprat FMP, Southern North Sea and Channel skates and rays FMP, Southern North Sea demersal non-quota FMP
Come to our consultation events to have your say on draft fisheries management plans.
Insights from commercial fishing pilot event in Cornwall
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Claire Dyer - Policy Advisor, Defra, Posted on:
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- Defra led FMPs, Bass FMP, Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal FMP, Crab and lobster FMP
A recent pilot event in Cornwall brought commercial fishers, industry leaders, and policymakers together for key discussions. Find out what happened!