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New fisheries management measures: what to expect this December

Boats rest on the beach in Hastings.

Work is being done to implement actions in the published fisheries management plans. Find out the details on new measures coming into force in December.

Live today- FMP and JFS consultations and publication of flatfish FMP

A vibrant rainbow arches over Newlyn harbour filled with fishing boats.

Today we’ve launched consultations on Defra’s next five draft fisheries management plans, a consultation on amendments to the joint fisheries statement and published the flatfish FMP.

Online surveys to share fisheries management plan views

A fishing boat with a net cast into the water.

We’ve launched two online surveys to support the development of the fisheries management plans for wrasses, black seabream, and demersal stocks in the Celtic Sea and Western Channel.

Beyond publishing: key actions from our first five plans

Close-up of a crawfish (palinurus elephas) displaying its long claws and striking coloration in a vivid image.

Publishing fisheries management plans is just the start. Here are some of the actions we've taken so far for the first five published plans.

Where we are now with FMPs?

Wondering what stage each of the Defra led FMPs are at? Here's an update.