Skip to main content
GOV.UK

Blog Fisheries Management Plans

Organisations:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Consultation launched on 11 Scotland led demersal FMPs

Posted by: FMP team, Scottish Government's Marine Directorate, Posted on: 20 November 2025 - Categories: - Scotland led FMPs, Public consultation
With the marina in the foreground, the boats of the Whalsay pelagic fishing fleet moored behind and the Northlink Ferry at the Holmsgarth Terminal, a view of Lerwick harbour

These joint UK FMPs are open for your views until 11 March 2026. Find out more with online events in December.

Read more of Consultation launched on 11 Scotland led demersal FMPs

New proposals for sustainable scallop fishing in Welsh waters

Posted by: FMP comms team, Posted on: 5 November 2025 - Categories: - Wales led FMPs, Public consultation
Detailed view of a large clam shell, highlighting its smooth surface and unique patterns in a natural setting.

Share your views on proposed changes to Welsh zone scallop management. Help shape a sustainable future. Consultation closes 15 January 2026.

Read more of New proposals for sustainable scallop fishing in Welsh waters

King Scallop Implementation Group: spotlight on sustainability

Posted by: Shellfish FMP policy team, Defra, Posted on: 29 October 2025 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Implementation
A close-up of a sea urchin with its mouth open, revealing its unique feeding structure and spines surrounding it.

How the FMP and KSIG are supporting a six-year plan to improve sustainability in UK king scallop fisheries.

Read more of King Scallop Implementation Group: spotlight on sustainability
Previous page
  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Page 4
  • …
  • Page 18
Next page

Related content and links

Thank you for your support on fisheries management plans throughout 2025.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Our blog team will be posting and replying to comments again in January.

About this blog

The Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) blog aims to provide transparency to the programme of work and make it more open and inclusive to all stakeholders.

[Find out more]

Quick links

  • FMP directory
  • FMPs on GOV.UK
  • FMP events in 2025
  • Subscribe to get notified of new blog posts
  • Blog participation guidelines
  • Give us feedback on using the blog

Defra FMPs

Click on the links below to go directly to posts that mention that FMP.

  • Bass FMP
  • Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal FMP
  • Celtic Sea and Western Channel pelagic FMP
  • Channel demersal non-quota FMP
  • Cockle FMP
  • Crab and lobster FMP
  • King scallop FMP
  • North Sea and Channel sprat FMP
  • Queen scallop FMP
  • Seabream FMP
  • Southern North Sea and Channel skates and rays FMP
  • Southern North Sea and Eastern Channel mixed flatfish FMP
  • Southern North Sea demersal non-quota FMP
  • Whelk FMP
  • Wrasses complex FMP

Categories

Follow us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Defra Marine and Fisheries newsletter
  • Defra e-alert
  • MMO Fishers and exporters newsletter
https://youtu.be/-Hs4PYxQumQ?si=FQbjuTME898qlP8M

Useful links

  • All GOV.UK blogs
  • All GOV.UK blog posts
  • GOV.UK
  • All departments
  • Accessibility statement
  • Cookies
All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated
© Crown copyright