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The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced it is changing the approach to the introduction of Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) for fishing vessels under 12 metres long operating in English waters.
The Environment Agency is carrying out a review of new data which shows a significant reduction in salmon stock levels in the Severn Estuary.
Application for FDF schemes in 2019 are now open and include vessels fishing in the North East Nephrop fishery.
Advice on preparing for the introduction of International Maritime Organization (IMO) numbers as part of contingency planning
Fines and costs handed out for illegal fishing
Two men have been fined for fishing illegally at a North East pond following an investigation by the Environment Agency.
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
Amendment to EU regulation on recreational bass fishing
A Loughborough man has been prosecuted for fishing in the close season and has to pay almost £500.
Fishing illegally has landed a Birmingham angler with a £1,130 penalty.
Lancashire company pleads guilty to buying fish without appropriate MMO registration
Vessel owner and masters plead guilty to fishing offences at Worthing Magistrates Court in case brought by MMO.
Vessel owner and master plead guilty to fishing offences at Barnstaple Magistrates Court on 2 May 2017 in case brought by MMO.
The MMO is accepting applications until 20 February for replacement Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) terminals for over 15 metre vessels.
The European Commission has introduced measures affecting fishing for sea bass.
The MMO is looking to appoint a number of members with marine experience to Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities in England.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has responded to questions about fisheries catch limits set for January 2015.
We would like to hear your views on the draft administrative rules that, when finalised, will set out how fishing quotas can be used during 2015.
A Rye fish merchant who failed to provide legal documents relating to fish sales has been ordered to pay over £6000 in court.
The MMO has updated its guidance on quota leasing and on activities to source quota for the under 10 metre and non-sector fleet.
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