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Fishery products must be traceable at all stages of production, processing and distribution, from catch or harvest to retail sale.
The full Landing Obligation (discards ban) comes into force on 1 January 2019.
Surveys were run between 9th May to 30th June 2023 for the North East, North West, East, South, South East, and South West Marine Plans.
Draft fishing gear impacts evidence documents for stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs). Stage 3 will seek to assess and manage impacts of fishing on the 43 remaining MPAs with seabed features not already covered in stage 1 …
Guidance on the technical conservation and landing obligation (discard ban) regulations for 2021. Including how the rules apply, selling undersize fish, reporting requirements and quota management.
The Inner Dowsing, Race Bank and North Ridge MPA is located off the south Lincolnshire coast, encompassing a wide range of sandbank types and biogenic reef.
The South Dorset MCZ is located approximately 17.5 km south of St Albans Head.
A new version of the Catch Recording App is available in app stores. Once users have updated the app, logging out using the small log out icon in the top right corner of the app and logging back in should push through any ca…
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels over 10 metres.
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the MMO.
Quota Application Mechanism Pilot 2024
Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing in 2019.
Specific regional contact details for marine planning officers at the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
This notice includes details of the reason for the delay and the likely effect on future statistical releases.
Guidance on the fishing vessel engine power testing programme for English-registered vessels.
These are the fishing quota allocations for 2019 for England and the UK.
January 2024 Catch Limit Review
Guidance for divers who wish to remove abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear (ALDFG).
The byelaw for bottom towed fishing gear, including an impact assessment and charts.
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