Science and FMPs event: progress made and exploring the future
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.
Developing FMPs: share your views on wrasses and seabream
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Mark Qureshi - Principal Fisheries Manager, Marine Management Organisation, Posted on:
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- Defra led FMPs, Development and drafting
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.
Introduction to the role of evidence in fisheries management plans
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Jennifer Scott - Fisheries Science Advisor, Defra and Lara Oh - Fisheries Science Advisor, Defra, Posted on:
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- Defra led FMPs, Evidence
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 Bass Management Group: a new era for England's bass fishery
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Peter Elliott – Policy Advisor, Defra, Posted on:
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- Defra led FMPs, Implementation
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
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FMP Team, Posted on:
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- Scotland led FMPs, Development and drafting, Evidence
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, Public consultation
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
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Emily Parsons - Policy Officer, Defra, Posted on:
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- Defra led FMPs, - Northern Ireland led FMPs, - Scotland led FMPs, - Wales led FMPs, Public consultation, Publication
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, Implementation
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, Public consultation
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.