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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.
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.
April 2025 Catch Limit Review
There are no catch limit changes proposed for March.
This sets out fishing opportunities for British fishing boats for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks published in August to December 2024.
Seeking views on proposed amendments to Annex A of the Joint Fisheries Statement.
This statement sets the direction of UK fisheries management.
Seeking views on the proposed permanent lifting of the licence cap of 350kg of finfish quota species on English 10 metre and under vessels.
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
Reports from stock distribution working groups and agreed records of annual consultations on the management of Norwegian spring spawning herring, blue whiting and mackerel in the North-East Atlantic.
Written record of the annual fisheries consultations between the UK and the EU.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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 and Eastern Channel mixed flatfish FMP describes how we will achieve the long-term sustainable management of these fisheries in English waters.
Seeking views on the proposed Southern North Sea and Eastern Channel mixed flatfish fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters, and the environmental report on the plan.
There are no catch limit changes proposed for October. If you have any concerns or suggested changes, please contact us using the details below: Katie James: 07747638655 Jacob Bestwick: 07469443840 inshorequotamanager@…
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