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Government adopts new framework for marine activities around the south coast of England
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Working group recommends voluntary closure of queen scallop fishery to protect stocks.
A planned reduction to the catch limit for nephrops in the North Sea, including the Farne Deeps, has been cancelled following new scientific evidence
Three new board members appointed.
From 1 July to 30 September 2018 the Western Waters scallop fishing effort is being limited to help avoid early closure.
From 1 July to 30 September 2018 the catch limit for nephrops in the Farne Deeps will be reduced to help protect stocks.
Recreational anglers found guilty of fisheries offences in case brought by Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Master and vessel owner found guilty of fisheries offences in case brought by Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
New Government publication introduces the Blue Belt Programme to secondary school children.
The MMO is looking for English fishing vessels to take part in trials aiming to encourage more selective fishing activity
From 1 April 2018 marine regulation will transfer from the MMO to NRW and Harbour Orders in Wales will transfer from the MMO to the Welsh Government
Additional laboratories now validated to provide sediment sampling and analysis as part of the marine licensing process.
The MMO has provided a further update on its work looking into concerns about Teignmouth beach.
The MMO has announced it has suspended a marine licence for dredging and disposal of materials off the coast of Devon.
The Marine Management Organisation has provided information on the dredging of Exmouth Marina and disposal of materials at Sprey Point
The MMO has concluded its investigation into alleged unlicensed marine activity in Whitstable, Kent.
The MMO has published guidance on bass fishing in 2018
Consultation workshops taking place soon
Desk note developed to support marine licence applications
Reminder for fishermen whose licences were monitored as part of the 2015 capping exercise.
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