Fisheries: managing flyseine vessel pressure on demersal non-quota fish stocks
Applies to England
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Detail of outcome
We received 45 responses to the consultation.
There was strong support for action. More than two thirds of respondents were in favour of introducing some form of measure to manage flyseine vessel pressure, but there was a more mixed response on the specific proposals.
Removing the derogation that allows a 40mm mesh size to be used for a targeted squid fishery got the most and clearest support. We are planning to introduce a statutory instrument (SI) this year to remove this exemption in English waters. This will provide some immediate protection for squid stocks and wider demersal non-quota species (NQS) from flyseine pressure.
Responses to the other measures were more mixed and are considered further in the draft Channel demersal NQS fisheries management plan (FMP), which will be consulted on this summer and published by the end of 2023.
Detail of feedback received
We received 45 responses to this consultation, which closed on 16 November 2022. We aim to publish a response to this consultation in summer 2023.
We are considering the responses and next steps in the context of the development of the fisheries management plan (FMP) for demersal non-quota fish stocks in the English Channel. We expect to publish the FMP by the end of 2023.
Original consultation
Consultation description
We’re seeking views on the evidence and measures to help manage non-quota fish stocks such as red mullet, gurnards and squid in English waters.
We are concerned that increased flyseining activity may be having a negative impact on demersal non-quota species.
Updates to this page
Published 25 August 2022Last updated 17 July 2023 + show all updates
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We've published the Summary of responses and government response
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We received 45 responses to this consultation. We aim to publish a response to this consultation in summer 2023.
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First published.