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Create and submit catch records for all English and Welsh under 10 metre (U10m) flag vessels that fish in UK waters.
How to export or move fish for human consumption from the UK.
All references to Area VII are to Area VII within British Fishery Limits only. Details of the approach to managing the over 15 metre Area VII crab and scallop fishing sector to keep the fishery within UK effort limits.
This section describes the mechanisms to conserve and protect fish populations.
This sets out fishing opportunities for British fishing boats for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks.
Evidence requirement R088: Fish habitats
Information for PO's on how to gain recognition, produce annual reports, submit production and marketing plans and ensure compliance.
Guidance on listed diseases of fish and shellfish and their status in England and Wales, including what happens if a disease is suspected or confirmed.
Find out about funding through the Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP) scheme.
How fishing is assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPA)
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for managing fishing and marine non-licensable activities in England’s marine protected areas (MPAs). MMO also manages marine licensable activities through our marine licensing system.
North West and Border Esk byelaws are statutory rules (regulated by law) and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take.
What research and consultancy services Cefas provides, what legislation you need to comply with, and how to meet those requirements.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
Find out how to import live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
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