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Unused bass authorisations: applications open

Posted by: Fisheries Management Team, Marine Management Organisation, Posted on: 9 November 2026 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Implementation
Sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) swimming.

Following MMO's review, unused bass authorisations are available to eligible commercial fishing vessels. Find out who can apply and how the process works.

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Inside Defra's octopus conference

Posted by: Non-quota species team, Defra, Posted on: 19 October 2026 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs
A man stands at a podium, presenting to an audience of seated people in a conference room.

Defra brought fishermen, scientists and fisheries managers together to share evidence, discuss impacts and help shape future work on the octopus fishery.

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Consultation opens on three joint UK pelagic FMPs

Posted by: FMP team, Scottish Government's Marine Directorate, Posted on: 29 September 2026 - Categories: - Scotland led FMPs, Public consultation
A horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) fish with a shiny body swimming in clear water.

Have your say on proposed joint UK fisheries management plans covering greater silver smelt and horse mackerel. Submit your response by 10 November 2026.

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Joint UK FMP consultation closes 10 November 2026:

  • North Sea greater silver smelt
  • West of Scotland greater silver smelt
  • North Sea horse mackerel

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