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  • Seeking views on the proposed Channel demersal non-quota species fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters, and the environmental report on the FMP.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The whelk FMP describes how we will achieve the long-term sustainable management of whelk fisheries in English waters.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Seeking views on the proposed bass fisheries management plan (FMP) for English and Welsh waters and the environmental report on the FMP.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Seeking views on the proposed king scallop fisheries management plan (FMP) for English and Welsh waters and the environmental report on the FMP.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The crab and lobster FMP describes how we will achieve the long-term sustainable management of these fisheries in English waters.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Seeking views on the proposed whelk fisheries management plan (FMP) consultation for English waters and the environmental report on the FMP.  

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Seeking views on the proposed crab and lobster fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters and the environmental report on the FMP.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The Channel demersal non-quota species FMP describes how we will achieve the long-term sustainable management of these fisheries in English waters.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The bass FMP describes how we will achieve the long-term sustainable management of bass fisheries in English and Welsh waters.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The king scallop FMP describes how we will achieve the long-term sustainable management of king scallop fisheries in English and Welsh waters.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Agreed record of the annual consultations held between the UK and the Faroe Islands for fishing opportunities in 2023.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Have your say on proposed options to revise the fee structure for HO applications

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Under the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015, the MMO has a duty to produce and publish Business Impact Target (BIT) assessments.

  • We’re asking for evidence on how well IFCAs have worked to meet their duties in the last 4 years (September 2014 to September 2018).

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Formal consultation on the MMO West of Walney MCZ (specified area) bottom towed fishing gear byelaw 2018.

  • Seeking your views on our future approach to fisheries management.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Seeking views on future management measures for the UK queen scallop fishery, located in the Irish Sea.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Consultations now open to help inform marine conservation plans for the future and the views of marine users are urgently sought.

  • Seeking views on the proposal to ban the landing of egg-bearing (also known as ‘berried’) lobsters and crawfish in England.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defra would welcome your views on a proposal for multi-species management plan for demersal fish stocks and nephrops.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government