.@DefraGovUK are evaluating the development of Fisheries Management Plans (#FMPs). Seeking the views fisheries stakeholders incl. #fishing representatives, the survey will remain open until the end of the month.

After a successful 2024 pilot exploring alternative ways of allocating quota, @DefraGovUK are expanding the trial. Applications are invited for extra English quota available for 2025, to be assessed against #environmental, #social and #economic criteria.

Open until 28 February, a call for evidence has been launched by @WG_fisheries to help determine whether additional regional or national protections are needed to prevent #bycatch of migratory fish by shore-based nets in #Wales.

Launched as part of the latest round of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC6), £30 million has been announced for trials and feasibility studies to advance #decarbonisation in the maritime sector, including with respect to #fishing vessels.

In response to stakeholder requests, @DefraGovUK have published a forward look to March 2025 providing an overview of key #fisheries related dates and upcoming milestones – from consultation dates and surveys to meetings and events:

Following scientific review and the 2023 discards reform consultation, four discard exemptions relating to a number of #whitefish and #pelagic species in English waters will no longer apply from 28 February. More at:

.@DefraGovUK have published the Marine Strategy Part Three, outlining the measures the UK intends to use to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) for UK seas, including relating to ecosystem based management of #fisheries.

.@CommonsEFRA has launched a #fisheries and #marine inquiry. Calling for evidence on a regular basis across a range of themes, the inquiry will produce iterative and focused reports throughout its lifetime. More at:

.@DefraGovUK has announced new measures to curb underwater noise and accelerate development of renewable energy, including a requirement that developers demonstrate clear efforts to reduce underwater noise during the installation.

A consultation has been launched by @scotgov on the Scottish Seabird Conservation Action Plan, which sets out a series of proposed priority actions for building #seabird resilience and collaborative seabird conservation action. Open until 4 March:

A #WestminsterHallDebate on future coastguard helicopter services took place last week. With the crucial role of the service for anyone relying on the sea for a living highlighted, concerns raised included response times and operational issues.

Steering a course through the changing social media landscape in the context of the new Parliament, the @FisheriesAPPG recently launched a new LinkedIn channel. Follow us for updates on the APPG’s work, and latest #fisheries news and policy developments:

Fishing is one the UK's most dangerous occupations. To remember those who have lost their lives while #fishing, the UK’s second National Fishing Remembrance Day will take place on 11 May, with services held in ports around the UK. Further details at:

According to research by @aberdeenuni scientists recently published in @NatureFoodJnl, mismatches in production and consumption in the UK means substantial losses of nutrients through #seafoodexports.

The @WelshGovernment recently announced more than £1 million in funding to boost the #marine, #fisheries and #aquaculture industry in Wales. The Welsh Marine and Fisheries Scheme will remain open for applications until 24 March.

Interested in understanding more about UK #fish landings, processing and market trends? Join @seafishuk tomorrow at 11:00 am for their "Seafood in Numbers 2023" webinar. Register at:

.@saferports has launched a project aimed at improving safety for #fishers using UK ports, supported by a grant from @Seafarers_KGFS. For more visit:

Based on interviews with fishers, new analysis by @PlymouthMarine outlines the affects of #offshorewind development on the #fishing industry and signposts better regulation, communication, and forward planning as ways to mitigate impacts.