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Consultation opens on nephrops fisheries management plans

Posted by: FMP team, Scottish Government's Marine Directorate, Posted on: 25 March 2026 - Categories: - Scotland led FMPs, Public consultation
Port trawlers in Port Seaton Harbour

The Scottish Government is consulting on two joint UK fisheries management plans for North Sea and West Coast nephrops. Have your say by 17 June 2026.

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Video: how to give better feedback on FMP consultations

Posted by: FMP communications team and ​​Regional Fisheries Groups team, Marine Management Organisation​, Posted on: 16 March 2026 - Categories: Public consultation

Start with the summary, but key detail is in the full FMP and papers. This MMO video shows how to write consultation responses that make a difference.

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FMP consultation webinar recordings to help you have your say

Posted by: FMP communications team, Posted on: 11 March 2026 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Public consultation

Our new videos explain the draft FMPs in a clear, simple way. Watch before joining an in-person event or sending in your consultation response.

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Defra FMP consultations open

Have your say on four draft plans until 11:59pm on 5 May 2026
(Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal and pelagic FMPs, seabream FMP and wrasses FMP)

Scotland-led FMP consultation open

Have your say on two draft nephrops plans until 11:55pm on 17 June 2026

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