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New scheme launches to provide £6.1 million over the next 12 months to support England’s seafood sector, coastal communities and marine environment.
Government has extended the current provisional determination of UK fishing opportunities until 14 April.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Scallop fishing in UK waters of the North Sea around Dogger Bank can resume from 5 April except in the Special Area of Conservation (SAC) where a closure will remain in place.
Hilary Florek has been reappointed as Chair of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
How enhancements to surveillance and fisheries control capacity is helping to keep illegal fishing at bay in England’s seas.
A reminder for eligible businesses to submit their details for payment to the Seafood Response Fund by Friday 26 March.
Formal consultation on four of England’s 40 offshore Marine Protected Areas ends on 28 March.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is investigating actions by Greenpeace after its vessel MV Esperanza appeared to drop a number of boulders on to the seabed in the United Kingdom’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ.)
Scallop fishing in UK waters of the North Sea around Dogger Bank will now be suspended until 4 April 2021.
Between 28 October and 15 December 2020 the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) held a call for evidence seeking views on the draft Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) marine non-licensable activity assessment.
Fund will cover up to £100,000 of losses per business caused by delays related to the export of fresh or live fish and shellfish to the EU during January 2021.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) launches formal consultation seeking views on proposals to manage activity in four of England’s offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
New fishing licences explained
Support for seafood businesses to help them from 1 January 2021, following the Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the EU.
In 2012 the Fisheries Administration introduced the requirement for vessels using bottom trawls and seines to use Square Meshed Panels (SMP) to improve selectivity and protect juvenile fish in the Celtic Sea.
The Fish Export Service is now available for fish and seafood exporters.
The MMO is looking to recruit several members to the Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA).
The MMO is looking to recruit several members to the North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA).
The MMO is looking to recruit several members to the North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA).
The MMO is looking to recruit several members to the Kent & Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA).
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