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July 2025 Catch Limit Review
In 2023 we held a call for evidence on the impacts of fishing on Stage 3 MPAs. The call for evidence sought additional evidence and views on evidence and analysis of the impacts of fishing on seabed features in English MPAs.
A summary of our consultation on proposed byelaws to protect important ecosystems, habitats and species within Stage 3 MPAs.
MMO has opened a consultation for a potential seasonal closure of the crawfish fishery during winter 2025 to spring 2026. The consultation is open until midnight on 20 July 2025.
Following this MMO has opened a consultation on a potential seasonal closure of the crawfish fishery. The potential closure would seek to prohibit the retaining and landing of crawfish in English waters of ICES area 7 for al…
June 2025 Catch Limit Review
There are no catch limit changes proposed for May.
Seeking views on the proposed Southern North Sea demersal non-quota species (NQS) fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters and the environmental report on the FMP.
Seeking views on the proposed Southern North Sea and Channel skates and rays fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters and the environmental report on the FMP.
April 2025 Catch Limit Review
There are no catch limit changes proposed for March.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is developing alternative ways of managing fishing quota in England and crown dependencies.
This is a Joint Position Statement about minimising the impacts of unexploded ordnance clearance in the marine environment.
How fisheries management plans will be used to create a more vibrant, profitable, and sustainable fishing industry.
January 2025 Catch Limit Review.
There are no catch limit changes proposed for December.
Consultation: ICES area 7d and Lyme Bay king scallop dredge fishery closure 2025
There are no catch limit changes proposed for November. If you have any concerns or suggested changes, please contact us using the details below: Katie James: 07747638655 Jacob Bestwick: 07469443840 inshorequotaman…
The Southern North Sea demersal non-quota species FMP will set out how we will achieve the long-term sustainable management of these fisheries in English waters.
The Southern North Sea and Channel skate and ray FMP will set out how we will achieve the long-term sustainable management of skate and ray fisheries in the relevant English waters.
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