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Marine fisheries

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  • The strategy sets out the Marine Management Organisation's overall approach to achieving compliance.

  • Vessels that do not have their quota managed by a Producer Organisation are managed by the Marine Management Organisation via catch limits.

  • Risk ratings of how likely different fisheries gear types and activities will damage protected features of European marine sites.

  • The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) aims to help the fishing industry maximise use of quotas.

  • Guidance for food business operators on the FSA response to norovirus outbreaks, how to withdraw and recall affected products and limit the spread of norovirus

  • Current quota catch limits for the over 10 metres non-sector pool including details on 3 monthly limits for stocks

  • Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.

  • How to apply for a fisheries dispensation from UK laws to carry out scientific research from a fishing vessel in English waters.

  • How you can manage, allocate, swap, transfer or lease fishing quotas.

  • 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.

  • Penalty notices and fines that apply for fisheries offences, including illegal catch and marketing offences.

  • Details of how to report fishing activities, codes for different reports and common species, and extra details for vessel fishing in Norway.

  • Fishery products must be traceable at all stages of production, processing and distribution, from catch or harvest to retail sale.

  • You can apply to lease extra quota from a producer organisation (PO), to supplement your catch limits or to keep fishing a stock where the English 10-metre-and-under pool and English over 10-metre non-sector pool allocation …

  • Enabling safe and sustainable marine economies across Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

  • Learn about how the UK Managing Authority (UKMA) manage the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).

  • Apply for European Maritime and Fisheries Funds (EMFF) and download guidance documents and application forms.

  • This manual gives guidance on using the Electronic Recording System hub.

  • Codes of conduct for inspecting a fishing vessel at sea or in harbour.

  • Points will be applied to an English-registered fishing licence if the licence holder is convicted of a serious infringement in a UK court.