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Southern North Sea demersal non-quota species: proposed fisheries management plan consultation

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Marine Management Organisation
Published
10 October 2024
Last updated
14 April 2025 — See all updates

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Detail of feedback received

We received 27 responses, which we’re still analysing. We expect to publish the summary of the responses and government response by the end of 2025.

Summary

Seeking views on the proposed Southern North Sea demersal non-quota species (NQS) fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters and the environmental report on the FMP.

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Consultation description

We want to know what you think about the policies and proposed management measures set out in the proposed Southern North Sea demersal non-quota species (NQS) fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters.     

Defra developed the proposed FMP in partnership with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and a dedicated working group, with stakeholder engagement.  

This FMP sets out plans for the long-term sustainable management of Southern North Sea demersal NQS stocks in English waters.

We are also seeking views on an environmental report, which describes the likely environmental impacts of the FMP.

Updates to this page

Published 10 October 2024
Last updated 14 April 2025 show all updates

  1. Added detail of feedback received. We received 27 responses, which we’re still analysing. We expect to publish the summary of the responses and government response by the end of 2025.

  2. First published.

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