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King scallop FMP explained: goals, benefits and updates

Posted by: ​​Regional Fisheries Groups team, Marine Management Organisation​, Posted on: 30 July 2025 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Implementation
King scallop species found in English and Welsh waters, showcasing their habitat and ecological significance.

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

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Whelk FMP explained: goals, benefits and updates

Posted by: ​​Regional Fisheries Groups team, Marine Management Organisation​, Posted on: 23 July 2025 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Implementation
Promotional graphic for 'Whelk FMP in English Waters' discussing goals and updates with diagrams and text overlays.

Learn about the whelk 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
A meeting focused on bass management, featuring diverse individuals engaged in discussion and reviewing documents.

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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