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Bass FMP explained: goals, benefits and updates

Posted by: ​​Regional Fisheries Groups team, Marine Management Organisation​, Posted on: 6 August 2025 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Implementation
Graphic titled "Bass FMP in English and Welsh Waters" detailing the goals and updates of the fisheries management plan, featuring icons and lines connecting various elements on a blue background.

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

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Bass Management Group: progress, priorities and transparency

Posted by: Peter Elliott – Policy Advisor, Defra, Posted on: 26 June 2025 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Implementation

The latest meeting of the Bass Management Group reviewed progress and looked at priorities. Also find out about the new GOV.UK page for meeting minutes.

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Help us to build the evidence we need for the fisheries we want

Posted by: Katie St John Glew - FMP Evidence Lead, Defra, Posted on: 19 June 2025 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Evidence
A lobster resting on the sandy sea floor, surrounded by marine life and underwater plants.

Identifying and addressing gaps in evidence is important to achieve FMP goals. Defra funds some research but now is the perfect time to get involved as FaSS funding applications have reopened.

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