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  • Making waves with mackerel

    UK exports of mackerel rose last year, despite an unjustified Russian food ban across Europe.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Netherlands Government charters RV Cefas Endeavour

    Government of the Netherlands charters Research Vessel Cefas Endeavour

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  • New sea bass stock protection measures

    The European Commission has announced emergency measures to protect sea bass stocks.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consultation for demersal discard ban launches

    A consultation to prepare for the demersal discard ban in January 2016 has now launched.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fisheries discard ban starts

    As of 1 January 2015 all fishermen targeting pelagic quota species must land all the fish they catch

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cefas wins 4 year deal in Kuwait

    Multi-million agreement signed today by the Kuwait Environment Public Authority & Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK secures fair fisheries deal in Europe

    Deal strikes the right balance between supporting business and conserving fish stocks.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK lobbies for fair fisheries deal in Europe

    Ahead of EU Fisheries Council next week the government has pledged to lobby hard to deliver a fair deal for the UK's fishing industry

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fisheries Science Partnership (FSP) Seeking project ideas

    Fishermen are invited to propose Fisheries Science Partnership project ideas for 2015/16.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Elizabeth Truss speech on the environment and the rural economy

    Speech delivered at The Policy Exchange on the link between the natural environment and the economy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Elizabeth Truss: Healthy environment integral to healthy economy

    The Environment Secretary says the UK’s £100 billion food and farming sector needs a healthy and clean environment to be at its most productive.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Western Waters crab effort management notification

    Early notification about Western Waters (ICES Area VII) edible and spider crab effort management for quarter 4 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Government secures EU support for fisheries affected by Russian ban

    EU deal struck to help Scottish fishermen combat Russian trade embargo

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Russian food ban: support for Scottish fishing businesses

    Support for Scotland's fishing industry in response to Russia’s unjustified food export ban.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • North Sea trials show less than 1 percent of cod discarded

    The MMO has published the results of catch quota trials which took place in the North Sea during 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Try something new this summer... go fishing!

    If you or your children have ever wanted to try fishing then now’s your chance – enjoy the outdoors and learn a new skill

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  • Take your Dad fishing for free on Father's Day

    Mums and families are being encouraged to give dad the perfect gift this Father’s Day – get him fishing!

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  • European fisheries fund allocated to promote growth across the UK

    Fishermen across the UK will be able to apply for a fair share of a new grant scheme to help them adapt to the new Common Fisheries Policy and grow their businesses.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Role in drift net proposals clarified

    The Marine Management Organisation has explained its role in relation to a proposed ban on drift nets.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Discards ban – next steps for English fishermen

    New plans will help fishermen adapt to ban on discards

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government