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The Environment Agency is using a unique boom boat for important electric fish monitoring surveys along the Thames between Iffley Lock and Teddington Lock.
The Environment Agency released 1,000 barbel marked with a blue dye last November and are asking anglers to contact them if they catch a barbel with the mark.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is consulting on proposed fisheries management measures to protect some of England’s most sensitive marine ecosystems, habitats and species.
Anglers are urged to report catches or sightings of invasive Pacific pink salmon expected to appear in UK waters this year.
The latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) closes following high demand and interest from across the seafood and marine sectors.
A member of the public reported crayfish in distress as a riverbed dried out. The Environment Agency rescued 32 adults, including 21 females carrying eggs.
Some 50 brown trout in the Thames Valley have been given new homes as the dry spell has an increasingly challenging effect on wildlife and habitats.
Following the driest spring in 132 years, Environment Agency steps up operational response.
A new £1.2 million fish pass on the River Lark in Mildenhall improves migration for trout, eels, and coarse fish.
A man has been sentenced for illegally fishing for crayfish in Northumberland, in a case brought by the Environment Agency.
Penalty also covers not having a rod licence
The latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) in now open, supporting projects that strengthen England’s seafood sector and support economic growth while enhancing nature recovery.
Innovative project sees nearly 23,000 protected glass eels transferred to the River Kennet.
Thanks to the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) a small scale coastal fishing business has been able to invest in safety upgrades, eco-friendly vessel maintenance and infrastructure to maintain catch quality and market val…
A father and son who assaulted 2 Environment Agency water bailiffs at a Shropshire fishery have been ordered to pay fines and costs totalling more than £12,000.
A major investment will modernise Britain's fishing fleet, enhance workforce skills, and revitalise coastal communities to boost tourism.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) confirms I-VMS licence condition in effect from 12 May 2025.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has secured the first successful prosecution for a contravention of an MMO marine protected area (MPA) byelaw.
A 42-year-old man was caught red-handed by Environment Agency officers when he attempted to use a cast net without permission on a canal in South Yorkshire.
Supporting the fishing industry in removing litter from the sea while promoting sustainable waste management practices.
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