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The report explores how a ‘core fishing grounds’ approach could support marine planning
South East byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take.
Regional Fisheries Groups (RFGs) are a way for the fishing industry to come together to share views with organisations such as the MMO, Defra, Cefas, and IFCA.
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
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.
How catch limits are set and how to get involved in setting them. This includes current catch limits and closed fishing areas.
The region covers Worth Matravers/Saint Alban's Head around coast of Cornwall, to Bristol. This includes the Isles of Scilly.
Create and submit catch records for all English and Welsh under 10 metre (U10m) flag vessels that fish in UK waters.
Follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing with a rod and line in England and Wales
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.
How MMO byelaws are made and what they protect.
What research and consultancy services Cefas provides, what legislation you need to comply with, and how to meet those requirements.
How fishing is assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPA)
North East rod fishing byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, and where, when and what fish you can take.
Rod fishing byelaws are rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take in England.
The region covers Hoylake to the Scottish Border at Carlisle.
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.
The recovery of rare, threatened and important habitats and species in English waters is another step closer from today (Friday 22 March 2024).
The region covers Berwick to Cleethorpes/Grimsby Port.
Details of how to manage your effort in the Cod Recovery Zone, Sole Recovery Zone and Western Waters.
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