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The report explores how a ‘core fishing grounds’ approach could support marine planning
How catch limits are set and how to get involved in setting them. This includes current catch limits and closed fishing areas.
How fishing is assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPA)
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
The licence sets out where you can fish, what you are not allowed to fish and the limits for the stocks you are allowed to fish and land.
All references to Area VII are to Area VII within British Fishery Limits only. Details of the approach to managing the over 15 metre Area VII crab and scallop fishing sector to keep the fishery within UK effort limits.
The recovery of rare, threatened and important habitats and species in English waters is another step closer from today (Friday 22 March 2024).
Details of how to manage your effort in the Cod Recovery Zone, Sole Recovery Zone and Western Waters.
Create and submit catch records for all English and Welsh under 10 metre (U10m) flag vessels that fish in UK waters.
Follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing with a rod and line in England and Wales
South East byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take.
Find out which Environment Agency locks and weirs you can fish at, the licences and permits you need and when you can fish.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for managing fishing and marine non-licensable activities in England’s marine protected areas (MPAs). MMO also manages marine licensable activities through our marine licensing system.
How to apply for a several order or a regulating order: application process and documents required.
The region covers Worth Matravers/Saint Alban's Head around coast of Cornwall, to Bristol. This includes the Isles of Scilly.
Rod fishing byelaws are rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take in England.
North East rod fishing byelaws are statutory (regulated by law) rules and regulations explaining who can fish, and where, when and what fish you can take.
Risk ratings of how likely different fisheries gear types and activities will damage protected features of European marine sites.
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