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The region covers Berwick to Cleethorpes/Grimsby Port.
The Statement of Publication Participation outlines who may be involved in marine planning and how and when people can get involved.
Details of how to report fishing activities, codes for different reports and common species, and extra details for vessel fishing in Norway.
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the Marine Management Organisation.
The South Dorset MCZ is located approximately 17.5 km south of St Albans Head.
The region covers Worth Matravers/Saint Alban's Head around coast of Cornwall, to Bristol. This includes the Isles of Scilly.
Penalty notices and fines that apply for fisheries offences, including illegal catch and marketing offences.
Information about the available funding from the Maritime and Fisheries Fund (MFF) scheme
The Canyons MCZ is located in the far south-west corner of the UK continental shelf.
This manual gives guidance on using the Electronic Recording System hub.
The chart represents a long standing agreement between fishermen using pots and creels and those who fish with trawls and scallop dredges.
Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing from 1 April 2023
Fishery products must be traceable at all stages of production, processing and distribution, from catch or harvest to retail sale.
How to calculate the live weight of fish based on landed weight and conversion factors.
The Inner Dowsing, Race Bank and North Ridge MPA is located off the south Lincolnshire coast, encompassing a wide range of sandbank types and biogenic reef.
The full Landing Obligation (discards ban) comes into force on 1 January 2019.
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
Information on the designation of UK ports for direct landings by foreign vessels and UK vessels according to licence conditions.
£10 million financial assistance for England’s fishing and aquaculture businesses in response to Covid-19 was announced by Defra and HM Treasury on 17 April 2020.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) aims to help the fishing industry maximise use of quotas.
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