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Introduction to the role of evidence in fisheries management plans

Fisheries management plans rely on a foundation of robust evidence. In this post we explore this along with our published evidence statements and their role in sustainable fisheries.

Navigating FMP consultations: Q&A videos to answer your questions

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.

The outcome of the consultation on Annex A of the JFS has been published today

North Shields quayside with boats

Today we’ve published the Government response to the consultation proposing amendments to Annex A of the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS).