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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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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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