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Species protection and marine conservation

Policy papers and consultations

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  • The consultation sets out our proposals and seeks views on the principles of marine net gain. This will inform the policy and approaches to marine net gain implementation.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Seeking views on measures to help manage non-quota fish stocks in English waters.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The paper outlines the rationale for Highly Protected Marine Areas, gives an overview of the sites intended for designation and provides details of the selection process.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The UK government is consulting on pilot Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) in English waters for biodiversity recovery.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Sets out how we will minimise sensitive marine species bycatch and entanglement in UK fisheries.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • A call for evidence that aims to collect views that will inform decisions on the future management of sandeels and Norway pout in UK waters.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Seeking evidence on the shark fin trade in the UK to inform whether action is needed to deal with unsustainable consequences of the trade.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The government response to the review of Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs).

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Seeking views on whether and how to introduce Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) in English inshore and offshore waters and Northern Irish offshore waters.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government