Policy paper

Queen scallop fisheries management plan (FMP)

The queen scallop FMP will set out how we will achieve the long-term sustainable management of queen scallop fisheries in English waters.

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Details

A public consultation is seeking views on a proposed queen scallop FMP.

The queen scallop fisheries management plan (FMP) covers relevant stocks in English waters.

Defra is leading the work on this FMP.

The queen scallop FMP will be prepared and published to meet the requirements set out in the Fisheries Act 2020.

Read more about fisheries management plans.

Areas covered

English waters.

Contact us

If you would like more information, email [email protected].

Updates to this page

Published 15 February 2024
Last updated 17 October 2024 + show all updates
  1. Added link to public consultation on the proposed fisheries management plan (FMP).

  2. First published.

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