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Information about the Seafood Disruption Support Scheme.
Guidance on listed diseases of fish and shellfish and their status in England and Wales, including what happens if a disease is suspected or confirmed.
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
Find out how to export live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
How to assess a planning application when there are freshwater or migratory fish on or near a proposed development site.
Find out how to import live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
Apply for a licence to introduce, keep or farm non-native fish, lobsters and crayfish.
Information about the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme
The Celtic Sea and Western Channel Demersal Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) covers English and Welsh waters within ICES areas 7e, 7f, 7g and 7h.
Follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing with a rod and line in England and Wales
The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) offers a range of options which may support pollack fishers impacted by recent fisheries negotiations.
How to export or move fish for human consumption from the UK.
Get consent to introduce (site permit) or remove fish (excluding fish farms): application forms and rules.
Guidance for divers who wish to remove abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear (ALDFG).
How to return tagged fish and shellfish, how much you get paid and what information to include.
Find out the measures the UK and EC are taking to reduce fishing industry threats to marine life, such as overfishing, finning, and bycatch
Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial fishery within UK waters.
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