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Dive into FMPs: who are the experts delivering Defra’s plans

Posted by: Nicola Lewellen - FMP Engagement and Communications and Claire Dyer - Policy Advisor, Defra, Posted on: 21 August 2025 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Development and drafting
Dive into FMPs banner at the top, followed by a diagram with three interconnected circles labeled 'Partners and experts,' 'Governance,' and 'Stakeholder engagement.' Each circle has an icon representing its label: a microscope with people for 'Partners and experts,' a governance emblem for 'Governance,' and a network of lines and nodes for 'Stakeholder engagement.'

Collaboration is at the heart of Defra’s FMPs and a range of people and organisations play crucial roles. Take a look into the experts delivering FMPs in this post.

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King Scallop Implementation Group: transparency and updates

Posted by: Katie Haldenby - Policy Advisor, Defra, Posted on: 19 August 2025 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Implementation
A King scallop rests on the sea floor

The King Scallop Implementation Group marks a big step in the drive to sustainable management. Catch up with the first meetings and what’s next.

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Channel demersal NQS FMP explained: goals, benefits and updates

Posted by: ​​Regional Fisheries Groups team, Marine Management Organisation​, Posted on: 13 August 2025 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Implementation
Presentation slide titled 'Channel Demersal NQS FMP' with text highlighting goals and updates, featuring a flowchart on planning processes on a blue background.

Learn about the Channel demersal NQS FMP, its goals, and latest updates through new infographics and video from the MMO and RFGs.

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