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  • West of Walney Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ)

    Formal consultation on the MMO West of Walney MCZ (specified area) bottom towed fishing gear byelaw 2018.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Fisheries white paper: sustainable fisheries for future generations

    Seeking your views on our future approach to fisheries management.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Proposed catch limits for November 2018

    The following are the proposed catch limits to be set for quota stocks in November 2018.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Proposed catch limits for October 2018

    The following are the proposed catch limits to be set for quota stocks in October 2018.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Proposed catch limits for September 2018

    The following are the proposed catch limits to be set for quota stocks in September 2018

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Managing the UK queen scallop fishery

    Seeking views on future management measures for the UK queen scallop fishery, located in the Irish Sea.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Proposed catch limits for August 2018

    The following are the proposed catch limits to be set for quota stocks in August 2018.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
    • Updated:
  • Proposed catch limits for July 2018

    The following are the proposed catch limits to be set for quota stocks in July 2018.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
    • Updated:
  • Proposed catch limits for June 2018

    The following are the proposed catch limits to be set for quota stocks in June 2018.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
    • Updated:
  • Marine conservation plans

    Consultations now open to help inform marine conservation plans for the future and the views of marine users are urgently sought.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Proposed catch limits for November 2017

    The following are the proposed catch limits to be set for quota stocks in November 2017.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
    • Updated:
  • Proposed catch limits for October 2017

    The following are the proposed catch limits to be set for quota stocks in October 2017.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
    • Updated:
  • Banning the landing of egg-bearing lobsters and crawfish in England

    Seeking views on the proposal to ban the landing of egg-bearing (also known as ‘berried’) lobsters and crawfish in England.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Proposed catch limits for September 2017

    The following are the proposed catch limits to be set for quota stocks in September 2017.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
    • Updated:
  • North Sea multi-annual plan for demersal stocks and nephrops

    Defra would welcome your views on a proposal for multi-species management plan for demersal fish stocks and nephrops.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Changing the UK Fisheries Concordat 2016

    Seeking views on proposed changes to the 2012 Fisheries Concordat between England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Draft South Marine Plan

    Consultation on the Draft South Marine Plans will take place be between 7 November 2016 and 27 January 2017.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Quota management flexibilities for England

    There are quota management flexibilities to help fishermen operate under the landing obligation. Work continues on how these flexibilities will be applied.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Reducing unused licences (latent capacity) in the English 10 metre and under fishing fleet

    Seeking views on options for reducing the unused licences (latent capacity) in the English 10 metre and under finfish and shellfish sectors.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Sustainable aquaculture: the United Kingdom multiannual national plan (MANP)

    The plan sets out how the UK will tackle 4 key aquaculture growth challenges using support from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government