October’s pilot engagement in Cornwall brought together stakeholders in the commercial industry and officials. Read the summary report and what is coming next.
We’re back with an update on our work to support sustainable fisheries and develop FMPs, including consultations, trials and new research.
Defra is hosting a hybrid event on 18 March to explore the role of science, research and collaboration for FMPs. Register your place to get involved.
An update from the Marine Management Organisation on the development of the wrasses complex and seabream FMPs and an upcoming online opportunity to have your say.
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.
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 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.
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.
2024 was packed with activity across our fisheries management plans. Read about our milestones and what’s coming up in 2025!
Today we’ve published the Government response to the consultation proposing amendments to Annex A of the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS).