Channel demersal non-quota species Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) development
The Channel demersal non-quota (NQS) Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) covers ICES divisions 7d and 7e and includes demersal species red, tub and grey gurnards, cuttlefish, squid, octopus, john dory, red mullet, lesser spotted dogfish, smooth hound, bib, lemon sole, turbot and brill.
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This FMP is one of 43 FMPs to be developed under the Joint Fisheries Statement to support a sustainable and profitable fishing industry. The Channel demersal NQS FMP is among the first of six frontrunner FMPs being developed, with an aim to publish the plans at the end of 2023.
MMO is currently working with stakeholders in commercial and recreational fishing, environmental organisations and other key marine bodies to understand their views, particularly on which species should be a priority, potential management changes and sustainability.
Development of a plan specifically for demersal non-quota species in the Channel was highlighted by the fishing industry and other key marine stakeholders as a necessary move because of concern about potential over-exploitation of some stocks and a lack of data about non-quota stocks in general.
If you are interested in the Channel NQS FMP and want to be included in our stakeholder communications please send your details in confidence and a summary of your particular interest to FMP@marinemanagement.org.uk.