Bridging the evidence gap: update on research projects supporting FMPs

Posted by: ​​Jennifer Scott - Fisheries Science Advisor, Defra​ and Katie St John Glew - FMP Evidence Lead, Defra, Posted on: 1 May 2025 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Evidence

Explore the research addressing evidence gaps in fisheries management plans through our Research and Development projects newsletter.

Science and FMPs event: progress made and exploring the future

Posted by: ​​Jennifer Scott - Fisheries Science Advisor, Defra​, Posted on: 3 February 2025 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Evidence

Defra is hosting a hybrid event on 18 March to explore the role of science, research and collaboration for FMPs. Register your place to get involved.

Introduction to the role of evidence in fisheries management plans

Posted by: ​​Jennifer Scott - Fisheries Science Advisor, Defra​ and Lara Oh - Fisheries Science Advisor, Defra, Posted on: 27 January 2025 - Categories: - Defra led FMPs, Evidence

Fisheries management plans rely on a foundation of robust evidence. In this post we explore this along with our published evidence statements and their role in sustainable fisheries.