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Michael Gove today announced a strengthening of the law and new money to ensure the UK’s fishing industry prospers as we become an independent coastal state.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
An angler has been fined over £200 after admitting fishing without a rod licence and obstructing an Environment Agency officer at a lake in Norfolk.
Irish company R & E Fishing Ltd and Dan Cullimore, skipper of the FV Ellie Adhamh (WD206) appeared at Bristol Magistrates Court on 13 November 2018 in a prosecution brought by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Sagittarius Fishing Company Ltd and James Thompson, skipper of the Illustris (B119) appeared at North Shields Magistrates Court on 9 November 2018 in a prosecution brought by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
A new tagging programme is exploring the behaviour and migration of Atlantic bluefin tunas, to better understand recent sightings around the UK.
E&J Shellfish Limited, one of its directors and master of its fishing vessel Catatonia were sentenced for fisheries offences.
Guidance for the fishing industry as the full Landing Obligation comes into force from January 1 2019.
An Environment Agency project to safeguard the flood warning service for Stanhope has also improved fish passage on the River Wear.
Wilhelmina Beheer B.V. and skipper of Wilhelmina LT60 Jelle Toering appeared at Norwich Magistrates Court on 10 October 2018 in a prosecution brought by the MMO
Defra are seeking views on proposals to introduce Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS).
Amendment to EU regulation on recreational bass fishing
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2017.
A Loughborough man has been prosecuted for fishing in the close season and has to pay almost £500.
Minister Eustice's statement in the House of Commons on scallops.
Opportunity to manage inshore fisheries and conservation in the Devon and Severn district
The Environment Agency joined forces with Cleveland Police to carry out boat patrols on the River Tees.
From 1 September English fishing vessels will have a small, 50kg by-catch allowance for undulate rays in ICES Area VIId (eastern English Channel).
The Environment Agency joined forces with expert anglers for the second year running to carry out an important survey to assess the numbers of dace.
Fishing illegally has landed a Birmingham angler with a £1,130 penalty.
The Environment Agency has installed 'baffles' as progress continues on a new fish pass on the River Wear.
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