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Information about the Seafood Response Fund.
European Maritime & Fisheries Fund (EMFF): I-VMS
Fishery products must be traceable at all stages of production, processing and distribution, from catch or harvest to retail sale.
Guidance on the technical conservation and landing obligation (discard ban) regulations for 2021. Including how the rules apply, selling undersize fish, reporting requirements and quota management.
The Inner Dowsing, Race Bank and North Ridge MPA is located off the south Lincolnshire coast, encompassing a wide range of sandbank types and biogenic reef.
The Margate and Long Sands European Marine Site is off the east coast of England.
UK and foreign vessels landings by UK port and UK vessel landings abroad: provisional data
How to apply for a fisheries dispensation from UK laws to carry out scientific research from a fishing vessel in English waters.
Bluefin (BFT) by-catch rules within the commercial fishery.
The actions you need to take and project management procedures you need to complete on success of your application.
Documents to provide on application for Harbour Empowerment Orders (HEO) (works)
Vessels that do not have their quota managed by a Producer Organisation are managed by the Marine Management Organisation via catch limits.
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This area covers English territorial waters in the Northwest of England between the Scottish and West borders.
The region covers Mablethorpe to Hythe.
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the Marine Management Organisation.
Rules and processes for exporting and importing wild-caught marine fish to and from the EU and to other countries that require fish export documentation.
Video help files for fish export service, catch certificates and processing statements
Specific regional contact details for marine planning officers at the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
£10 million financial assistance for England’s fishing and aquaculture businesses in response to Covid-19 was announced by Defra and HM Treasury on 17 April 2020.
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