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Call for evidence on a proposal for King Scallop fishery closure
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), acting on behalf of all four UK Fisheries Administrations (UKFAs), is seeking views …
UK has no idea how much non-quota fish are caught by EU boats – Pollard
“The UK Government has no idea how much non-quota species are being caught in British waters”, Shadow Environment Secretary …
Consultation on compensatory measures for development impacts on MPAs
The UK Government is seeins views on compensatory measures for development impacts on MPAs in a 10 week consultation on …
Open consultation on latent capacity in the over 10m scallop and shellfish fleet
DEFRA have launched an open consultation on the latent capacity in the over 10 metre scallop and shellfish fleet.
Oceana urges end overfishing of critically low fish stocks in new agreement
Oceana is calling for an end to the overfishing of severely overexploited fish stocks in European waters as negotiations …
HMPA Selection Process rigged to harm UK fishing communities claims NFFO
The UK Government’s process to select Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) needs a rethink, writes the National Federation …
Lessons from abroad on building climate resilience in UK fisheries
On Monday 12 July, the APPG on Fisheries heard about the work of speakers from around the world to build climate resilience
Have your say on Celtic Sea nephrops proposals- DEFRA Consultation
The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has today launched a consultation on proposals for new technical …
Marine Stewardship Council delivering fishery improvements through Project UK
Over the past year, close to 20 improvements have been made by fisheries involved in the multi-stakeholder initiative, Project UK, as shown …
MPs call on Government to ‘adopt pragmatic stance’ on seafood exports to EU
The House of Commons cross-party EFRA Committee has written to Defra Secretary of State George Eustice, urging pragmatism to ease …
Proposed changes to enclosed space regulations on UK ships
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is launching a consultation on entry into enclosed space regulations on ships which will close on Monday 19 July 2021.
Seafood industry invited to help shape the future of Seafish
Seafish, the public body that supports the seafood industry in the UK, is inviting the seafood industry to share views on the …