Consultations, Calls for Evidence & Surveys

Policies and proposed management measures set out in the cockle fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters. Closes 19 January 2025

Policies and proposed management measures set out in the North Sea and Channel sprat (FMP) developed jointly with Scottish Government. Closes 19 January 2025

Policies and proposed management measures set out in the Queen Scallop fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters. Closes 19 January 2025

Policies and proposed management measures set out in the Southern North Sea and Channel Skate and Ray fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters. Closes 19 January 2025

Policies and proposed management measures set out in the Southern North Sea demersal non-quota species fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters. Closes 19 January 2025

Opportunity to share views on the proposed amendments to Annex A of the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS).

Consultation seeking views & comments on fisheries management options for 20 offshore Marine Protected Areas

This next stage within the marine plan development involves gathering issues with supporting evidence – responses by 10th January 2025

Scottish Government legislative proposal to enable a registration process for marine nature restoration projects

The MCG will use this data to better understand the welfare needs, locations, challenges and changes facing seafarers and their dependants.

PhD funded by Exeter University to understand mental health of commercial fishermen in England

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