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Last week European Union member states voted to increase the minimum conservation reference size for bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) to 42cm.
TAC regulations are expected to be published in January 2020.
TAC regulations are expected to be published in January 2019.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is now able to publish the bass industry guidance for 2017.
From 22 February 2017 the MMO will be issuing letters to fishermen.
The MMO will issue a variation to all fishing vessel licence holders setting out the measures.
Revised rules relating to fishing for sea bass apply from midnight 31 January 2019.
The MMO has published guidance on bass fishing in 2018
Council Regulation (EU) 2017/127 will remain in place until the new regulation is published.
The European Commission has introduced measures affecting fishing for sea bass.
Amendment to EU regulation on recreational bass fishing
Recreational anglers found guilty of fisheries offences in case brought by Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
New commercial and recreational fishing restrictions for bass to come into effect.
It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Adam Paul Drane from 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment was killed in Afghanistan on Monday 7 December 2009.
Clarification and guidance and the new measures.
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