Policy paper

Alternative ways of managing English fishing quota in 2025

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is developing alternative ways of managing fishing quota in England and crown dependencies.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Marine Management Organisation
• Published: 3 February 2025

Applies to England

Documents

Cornwall community fishing quota trial

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Quota application mechanism trial

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Details

The trial in Cornwall will operate for 3 years from 2024. The trial will look to support a number of areas, including helping new entrants to the industry. Participants for the trial will need to be based in Cornwall and should contact the group administrators to apply.

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and Defra launched a trial in 2024 using a quota application mechanism. Producer organisations with English-registered vessels and non-sectoral over-10-metre vessels are invited to apply directly for a share of English quota.

Published 3 February 2025