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  • Use of net attachments cost master and owner £25,000

    A fishing vessel master and owner were ordered to pay a total of over £25,000 by Bodmin Magistrates Court on 31 July 2014.

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  • Try something new this summer... go fishing!

    If you or your children have ever wanted to try fishing then now’s your chance – enjoy the outdoors and learn a new skill

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  • Take your Dad fishing for free on Father's Day

    Mums and families are being encouraged to give dad the perfect gift this Father’s Day – get him fishing!

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  • European fisheries fund allocated to promote growth across the UK

    Fishermen across the UK will be able to apply for a fair share of a new grant scheme to help them adapt to the new Common Fisheries Policy and grow their businesses.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Role in drift net proposals clarified

    The Marine Management Organisation has explained its role in relation to a proposed ban on drift nets.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Marine Management Organisation Board meeting

    A public meeting of the MMO Board is taking place on 24 June 2014.

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  • Inaccurate e-log costs skippers and vessel owners £16,000

    The skippers and owners of a fishing vessel have been ordered to pay over £16,000 in relation to electronic logbook offences.

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  • Influence management of England's inshore fisheries

    Opportunity for someone with commercial fisheries expertise to influence the management of inshore fisheries in the south of England.

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  • Discards ban – next steps for English fishermen

    New plans will help fishermen adapt to ban on discards

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Influence management of England’s inshore fisheries

    An opportunity to manage inshore fisheries in north-east England is available for someone with commercial fisheries expertise.

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  • Catch limits increased after meetings with fishermen

    The Marine Management Organisation has increased catch limits for a range of fish species after talks with fishermen.

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  • Mackerel and north sea fishing quotas agreement reached

    An agreement has been reached between the EU, Faroe Islands and Norway - with a great result for the UK - following years of negotiations over mackerel fishing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Support for fishermen affected by storms

    The EFF Storm Damage Gear Replacement Scheme is available to help fishermen who have damaged or lost gear following recent bad weather.

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  • Fishing quota register provides greater transparency

    A new register will provide greater transparency for anyone with an interest in our fishing industry by allowing them to see who has access to the UK’s fishing quota.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sustainable fishing - UK secures deal at EU negotiations

    George Eustice secures sustainable fishing deal for UK at annual EU talks.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Common Fisheries Policy deal ends discards

    A new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) was agreed by the EU Parliament today and will come into force on 1 January 2014. The new CFP will radically transform fishing practices in Europe.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sea Angling boosts the economy and creates jobs

    New study on economic impact of England’s sea anglers is published

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review of EU activity on agriculture and fisheries

    We have launched new calls for evidence to hear from farmers and fishermen on how the EU has affected the UK national interest.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Historic fisheries deal secured by UK government

    An historic deal to reform the broken Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) has today been agreed by EU Member States and is expected to become law later this year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK spearheads significant step forward in EU fish negotiations

    Member States have today agreed a package of reforms to implement a discards ban, make fishing more sustainable and give countries the ability to make decisions regionally.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government