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  • Consultation on the principles of marine net gain

    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.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Fisheries: managing flyseine vessel pressure on demersal non-quota fish stocks

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

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Highly Protected Marine Areas: policy information

    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.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Highly Protected Marine Areas pilot sites

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

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Marine wildlife bycatch mitigation initiative

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

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Future management of Sandeel and Norway pout in UK waters: call for evidence

    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.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Shark fin trade: call for evidence

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

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government response to the Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) review

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

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Highly Protected Marine Areas review: call for evidence

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

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government