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  • Seeking views on proposals for implementing the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards (AIHTS) in the UK.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Seeking views on the draft Sea Fishing (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 which reinstate certain powers to Inshore Fishery Conservation Officers (IFCOs).

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

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

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

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

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

  • The proposed scheme will ensure minimum standards are adhered to among providers of marine oil pollution response services.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Consultation on Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay as a potential Special Protection Area (pSPA) for overwintering waterbirds.

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

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

  • Seeking views on a new Marine Guidance Note (MGN) to replace MGN 458 that describes how marine casualties and marine incidents should be reported to the MAIB.

  • Seeking views on the UK’s proposed ban on the use of plastic microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Natural England is seeking views on the proposal to designate a marine site as a potential Special Protection Area (pSPA).

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

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

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The MMO has asked for people to share their views regarding a potential new marine disposal site in the South West.

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

  • This consultation asked for feedback on the Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report for the north east, north west, south east and south west marine plans.

  • This consultation asks for feedback on the draft Statement of Public Participation for each of the next phase of marine plans.

  • Seeking views on each of the 23 Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) proposed for designation. Also proposing new features to be added to 10 existing MCZs.

  • An update on Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs), covering the approach and timings for the third phase of MCZs.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government