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MMO updates bass fishing guidance for 2025

Posted by: Chris Collins, Fisheries Manager, Marine Management Organisation, Posted on: 13 October 2025 - Categories: Implementation
A diverse group of fish swimming in unison through the water, showcasing their vibrant colours and patterns.

The guidance on GOV.UK has been updated to help commercial and recreational fishers understand their obligations and contribute to the long-term health of bass stocks.

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Crab and lobster FMP explained: goals, benefits and updates

Posted by: ​​Regional Fisheries Groups team, Marine Management Organisation​, Posted on: 17 September 2025 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Implementation
Blue and white poster displaying "Crab and Lobster FMP Goals and Updates" in bold text.

Learn about the crab and lobster FMP, its goals, and latest updates through new infographics and video from the MMO and RFGs.

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Women in Fisheries, FMPs and the power of inclusive voices

Posted by: Stephanie Lucas - Network Coordinator, Women in Fisheries and Helen Hunter - Senior Policy Advisor, Defra, Posted on: 27 August 2025 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs

Defra and Women in Fisheries explore how inclusive voices can shape the future of fisheries through better understanding of FMPs.

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Joint UK FMP consultation closes 14 October 2026:

  • North Sea herring
  • West Coast of Scotland (and Clyde) herring
  • Atlanto-Scandian herring
  • Northern Shelf mackerel
  • Northern Shelf blue whiting

Joint UK FMP consultations close 21 October 2026:

  • Irish Sea pelagic (herring) FMP
  • Irish Sea demersal FMP

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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