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Fishers are being reminded that December 16 2024 marks the start of new regulations covering key species in English waters.
The Marine Management Organisation has voluntarily suspended the accredited official statistics status of the Sea Fisheries Statistics.
A new agreement will see information, data and technical advice on maritime activity shared, to raise awareness of and prevent illegal acts.
Scallop fishers are being urged to give their views on a range of proposals to protect stocks in 7d and Lyme Bay area of 7e next summer.
The Marine Management Organisation has published corrections to the UK Sea Fisheries Statistics.
It brings together key stakeholders to enhance local and regional collaboration, communication and strengthen environmental response capabilities.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has launched an online survey to seek views on future management of demersal fisheries in Celtic Sea and Western Channel.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is encouraging sea anglers and commercial fishers to share their views on the future management of wrasses, black seabream and gilthead bream.
Research into the economic impact and importance of Cornwall’s fishing industry
The MMO have been given responsibility by Defra to manage the process of making appointments of General Members to IFCA Committees.
A bluefin tuna (BFT) catch and release fishery will open on 3 August in English waters.
Following high demand, the extended Fisheries and Seafood Scheme application period has closed.
A catch and release fishery will open in England this summer.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
An extra £2 million of funding has been made available to support the sustainability, productivity and resilience of England’s thriving seafood sector through the reopening of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) today Fr…
The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), administered by Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on behalf of Defra, delivers investments to safeguard the long-term sustainability, resilience and prosperity of the seafood secto…
Letters requesting and confirming the ministerial direction relating to the pollack compensation scheme.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO), on behalf of the UK Fisheries Administrations, has issued the decision on temporary closures to King Scallop fishing in ICES areas 7d and 7e (Lyme Bay) this year.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has today published guidance on this year’s fishing plan for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (BFT) in UK waters.
The recovery of rare, threatened and important habitats and species in English waters is another step closer from today (Friday 22 March 2024).
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) alongside UK Fishing Administrations (UKFAs) and the Isle of Man Department of the Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) are closing ICES divisions 6a and 7a (see map below) to the…
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