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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.
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.
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…
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) confirms I-VMS licence condition in effect from 12 May 2025.
Supporting the fishing industry in removing litter from the sea while promoting sustainable waste management practices.
MMO introduces licence condition for I-VMS ahead of new legislation
Scallop fishers are being urged to give their views on a range of proposals to protect stocks in 7d and Lyme Bay area of 7e next summer.
New legislation requiring all under-12 metre vessels fishing in English waters to have an operational inshore vessel monitoring system (I-VMS) device, is just months away from being in place
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
UK fishing fleet to have access to 750,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities in 2024 and total value of fishing opportunities increases from £900 million in 2023
As the roll-out schedule for ordering inshore vessel monitoring system (I-VMS) devices enters its third and final phase, fishers with 6-12m vessels are reminded to take advantage of the grant funding by 30 November.
Northeast Atlantic spurdog stock has recovered enough to support landings
The projects range from practical courses in seafood preparation or manning fishing boats through to degree level qualifications.
The UK fishing industry will benefit from increased fishing opportunities in 2023 as the latest round of negotiations conclude.
The UK has reached an agreement with Norway to secure increased opportunities for the UK fishing industry in 2023.
£20 million awarded to modernise and improve infrastructure across the seafood sector with a further £30 million available from today
The Environment Agency has released guidance setting out how port and harbour managers can protect marine life by responsibly managing resources and waste.
Restrictions on flyseining under consideration to protect stocks
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Latest statement in response to discussions between the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and European Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius
A taskforce instrumental in smoothing seafood exports has met for the final time. Tailored dialogue with the fisheries sector will continue.
Agreement covers catch limits for 70 shared fish stocks worth approximately £333m in fishing opportunities to the UK fleet
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