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Cuttlefish Action Plan: progress and upcoming engagement

Posted by: Fisheries Management Team, Marine Management Organisation, Posted on: 23 February 2026 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Implementation
Several cuttlefish trapped in a fisherman's pot. Image taken in Devon UK coastal waters.

Market sampling and collaboration are improving our understanding of cuttlefish stocks, helping inform sustainable fisheries management in the Channel.

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Channel demersal NQS FMP explained: goals, benefits and updates

Posted by: ​​Regional Fisheries Groups team, Marine Management Organisation​, Posted on: 13 August 2025 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Implementation
Presentation slide titled 'Channel Demersal NQS FMP' with text highlighting goals and updates, featuring a flowchart on planning processes on a blue background.

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

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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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