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How to calculate the live weight of fish based on landed weight and conversion factors.
Revised statements of public participation - South East
Revised statements of public participation - North West
Revised statements of public participation - North East
The Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) sought an assessment of methods for confirming where fish sold ashore were originally caught. Four technique classes were identified as promising by the MMO including stable isotope…
On 10 April 2024 Defra launched a Pollack compensation scheme to provide support to those who have been most impacted by the bycatch-only pollack fishery in the South-West.
Details of skipper responsibilities, device specification and requirements, VMS+ guidance, and reports.
Guidance to assist PO's in ensuring on going compliance with the conditions for recognition
UK National North Sea Cod Avoidance Plan
In collaboration with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Cruise Lines International Association, UK Chamber of Shipping, and Natural England we are exploring a number of options to protect Marine Protected Areas from the …
The byelaw for bottom towed fishing gear, including an impact assessment and charts.
A project to create a methodology for stakeholders to consider Seascapes quality, value and capacity to accommodate change
The chart represents a long standing agreement between fishermen using pots and creels and those who fish with trawls and scallop dredges.
A project to improve baseline social information and to collect additional new information to support marine plans
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Western Channel and Southwest region.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Irish Sea region.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in the North Sea region.
The Canyons MCZ is located in the far south-west corner of the UK continental shelf.
The new ‘tech con’ regulation 2019/1241 repeals Council Regulation 850/98 and some other current Commission Regulations. See Technical Measure background and area specific guidance documents below.
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