Southern North Sea and Eastern Channel mixed flatfish fisheries management plan (FMP)
The Southern North Sea and Eastern Channel mixed flatfish FMP describes how we will achieve the long-term sustainable management of these fisheries in English waters.
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Details
The Southern North Sea and Eastern Channel mixed flatfish fisheries management plan (FMP) covers stocks in English waters only.
Defra prepared the FMP in collaboration with scientists, regulators, statutory nature conservation bodies and other fishery stakeholders.
The Southern North Sea and Eastern Channel mixed flatfish FMP has been prepared and published to meet the requirements set out in the Fisheries Act 2020.
Read more about fisheries management plans.
Areas covered
International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) areas 4b, 4c and 7d in English waters.
Species
The Southern North Sea and Eastern Channel mixed flatfish FMP covers:
- brill
- common sole
- dab
- flounder
- halibut
- lemon sole
- plaice
- turbot
- witch
Status
A public consultation to seek views on the draft plan closed on 1 October 2023.
View the consultation and the government response at Southern North Sea and Eastern Channel mixed flatfish: proposed fisheries management plan consultation.
Contact us
If you would like more information, email FMPs@defra.gov.uk.