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Help shape the future of brown crab fishing in the South West

Posted by: Fisheries Management Team, Marine Management Organisation, Posted on: 31 July 2025 - Categories: Implementation, Public consultation
South West brown crab minimum size survey, showcasing crabs measured for compliance with fishing regulations.

Crab fishers—have your say. Survey opens on new size rules for brown crab in the South West. Closes 17 August.

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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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Science and FMPs event summary and research projects coming up

Posted by: Katie St John Glew - FMP Evidence Lead, Defra, Posted on: 16 May 2025 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Evidence
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Defra’s "Science and FMPs" event showcased the research addressing fisheries evidence gaps. Read the summary and a look to this years’ projects.

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