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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.
The National Fisheries Laboratory has seen crucial developments on how species like Prussian carp and topmouth gudgeon can be controlled.
Find out the measures the UK and EC are taking to reduce fishing industry threats to marine life, such as overfishing, finning, and bycatch
When fishery owners and suppliers of live fish must get a fish health check. How to arrange the check and how to report the results.
How to spot koi herpesvirus (KHV), what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
Check the tariff classification for saltwater fish.
Apply for a licence to introduce, keep or farm non-native fish, lobsters and crayfish.
Reduce the risk of disease and find out where listed diseases have been confirmed in England and Wales
How to import or move fish for human consumption to the UK.
Find out if the goods you're declaring to inward or outward processing are classed as sensitive goods.
How catch limits are set and how to get involved in setting them. This includes current catch limits and closed fishing areas.
Find out how to export live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
Find out how to import live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
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.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
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