Bridging the evidence gap: update on research projects supporting FMPs

Explore the research addressing evidence gaps in fisheries management plans through our Research and Development projects newsletter.
Explore the research addressing evidence gaps in fisheries management plans through our Research and Development projects newsletter.
October’s pilot engagement in Cornwall brought together stakeholders in the commercial industry and officials. Read the summary report and what is coming next.
We’re back with an update on our work to support sustainable fisheries and develop FMPs, including consultations, trials and new research.
Defra is hosting a hybrid event on 18 March to explore the role of science, research and collaboration for FMPs. Register your place to get involved.
Fisheries management plans rely on a foundation of robust evidence. In this post we explore this along with our published evidence statements and their role in sustainable fisheries.
Defra’s collaborative Bass Management Group has met for the first time to discuss and progress the future management of the bass fishery in England.
Measures are coming into effect to implement actions in the first published fisheries management plans. Find out details of the measures in our new blog post.
A recent pilot event in Cornwall brought commercial fishers, industry leaders, and policymakers together for key discussions. Find out what happened!
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.