Research and analysis

Review of Small-eyed ray in the western Channel (MMO1297)

To collate available data on small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata; RJE) in the English Channel, in relation to their spatial distribution and proportional importance within the skate assemblage and develop a work plan for future monitoring of small-eyed ray in the western Channel.

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Published: 17 November 2022
• Last updated: 18 November 2022 — See all updates

Documents

MMO1297 Small-eyed ray in the English Channel. Executive Summary

PDF, 362 KB, 4 pages

MMO1297 Small-eyed ray in the English Channel. Technical report

PDF, 3.26 MB, 62 pages

Details

Small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata; RJE) is a commercially important species that occurs in coastal waters from the British Isles southwards to northern Morocco. It favours inshore sandy habitats, and has a patchy distribution across its geographical range with some areas of local abundance.

Published 17 November 2022
Last updated 18 November 2022 + show all updates

1. 18 November 2022

   Updated

2. 17 November 2022

   First published.