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UK fishing fleet to have access to 750,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities in 2024 and total value of fishing opportunities increases from £900 million in 2023
Reports on the participation, catches and economic impact of sea anglers resident in the UK
Three men from Leicestershire and one from Nottingham have pleaded guilty to fishing without a licence.
Working hours and safety at sea for fisheries observers.
Summary of outputs from a 'Renewable Natural Resources Research Strategy' programme
Location: Approaches to Burry Inlet, Wales.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
Details of how to manage your effort in the Cod Recovery Zone, Sole Recovery Zone and Western Waters.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency produces a range of fishing safety publications and survey preparation guidance
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.
Codes of Practice detail the regular maintenance requirements of safety equipment and systems to a high standard, as is required to maintain fishing certificates.
The Wrasse Complex Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) covers ICES areas 4b, 4c, 7a, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h, and 7j within English waters. It includes the following species: Goldsinny, ballan, corkwing and rock cook.
Follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing with a rod and line in England and Wales
The region covers Berwick to Cleethorpes/Grimsby Port.
How to get statutory safety training and the certificates of competency you will need to work in the fishing industry.
A Nottinghamshire man has been found guilty of fishing illegally on two counts in a case brought by the Environment Agency.
A man from Coalville, Leicestershire has been found guilty of fishing illegally in Warwickshire in a case brought by the Environment Agency.
Bluefin (BFT) by-catch rules within the commercial fishery.
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