UK Fishing News
MMO warns – less than one month to have your say on MPAs
The Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) formal consultation on the proposed management …
Defra launches consultation on measures to ban industrial fishing of sandeel
Defra has announced that it will seek proposed measures to ban industrial fishing of sandeel …
A hat trick for MSC seafood sustainability in the UK
Three fisheries are celebrating after being recertified to the Marine Stewardship Council standard …
440 under-10m boats to benefit from removal of quota cap for 2023
Fishermen on the 440 under-10m vessels subject to an annual quota cap will not face the …
Newquay fisherman pleads guilty to five offences relating to berried lobsters
On 28 February 2023, at Bodmin Magistrates Court, Cornwall IFCA successfully prosecuted …
Highly Protected Marine Areas to be designated in English waters
Marine habitats and wildlife are set to receive the highest levels of protection as the Environment …