Regional Fisheries Groups
Regional Fisheries Groups (RFGs) are an initiative set up to enable the inshore fishing sector to come together to share views and promote collaborative working with organisations such as MMO, Defra, Cefas and local IFCAs.
What are the Regional Fisheries Groups
What are Regional Fisheries Groups?
Regional Fisheries Groups:
If you’re interested in attending an RFG port visit, meeting or want to share your views in any other way, please contact your MMO regional lead: Meet the team or email: regionalfisheriesgroups@marinemanagement.org.uk.
Aims of the RFGs
The Regional Fisheries Groups initiative was launched in 2021 following a workshop with the inshore fishing fleet. Participants at the workshop discussed cross-sector working, identified priorities, and shared their preferences for local areas, coming to an agreement on the concept of the Regional Fisheries Groups.
The aim of the RFGs is to give local fishers an opportunity to share their views and experience in decisions affecting their livelihoods. We want to build stronger working relationships between people who regulate the industry and the fishing community. By doing this, everyone involved in fisheries management can have a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by the fishing industry regionally.
How will the aim be achieved?
The MMO Regional Fisheries Group team have an operational plan which prioritises representation, communication and collaboration as key pillars to guide the groups. The groups will do this by:
- Providing a formal method of engagement predominantly for inshore fishers and others who may feel they are not represented by a wider national group.
- Building more collaborative and trusting working relationships between policy makers, regulators, and the fishing sector at a regional level, and recognising the knowledge they hold.
- Giving industry a more active role in regional fisheries management decision making and provide an opportunity for them to influence regional decisions.
- Working together to better understand the challenges and opportunities facing the industry at a regional level so the government can help them to take advantage of opportunities for the future of the industry.
Additional Information
Useful links and Information
- Catch Recording – 0300 0203 788 (7am – 8pm)
- IVMS – 01900 508618
- Fishing Vessel Licensing - fishingvessellicensing@marinemanagement.org.uk
- Monthly catch limits - InshoreQuotaManager@marinemanagement.org.uk
- Funding – 0208 026 5539
- Fisheries Management Plans implementation – sustainablefisheries@marinemanagement.org.uk
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Published 25 August 2021Last updated 31 December 2024 + show all updates
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