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Identify with confidence using MMO’s species ID cards

Posted by: Fisheries Management Team, Marine Management Organisation, Posted on: 19 August 2026 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Implementation

Identify cuttlefish, gurnards, octopus, sharks and squid with MMO’s ID cards and report with the right codes to support better data and fisheries management.

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New GOV.UK page to stay updated on the octopus bloom

Posted by: Fisheries Management Team, Marine Management Organisation, Posted on: 11 August 2026 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs
Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) with curled tentacles on the seafloor.

Find the latest octopus landing data, research updates, and instructions for reporting sightings on the new octopus webpage from MMO.

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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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