tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2025-06-09T12:22:02+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/consultation-on-new-measures-to-protect-sensitive-habitats-and-species-in-30000-km-of-our-seas2025-06-09T12:22:02+01:00Consultation on new measures to protect sensitive habitats and species in 30,000 km虏 of our seas皇冠体育app Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is consulting on proposed fisheries management measures to protect some of England鈥檚 most sensitive marine ecosystems, habitats and species. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fisheries-and-seafood-scheme-reopens-with-around-6-million-of-investment2025-06-09T00:00:00+01:00Fisheries and Seafood Scheme reopens with around 拢6 million of investment皇冠体育app latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) in now open, supporting projects that strengthen England鈥檚 seafood sector and support economic growth while enhancing nature recovery. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pilot-restocking-project-boosts-rare-glass-eels-in-the-kennet2025-06-03T13:13:00+01:00Pilot restocking project boosts rare glass eels in the KennetInnovative project sees nearly 23,000 protected glass eels transferred to the River Kennet.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/sustainable-scallop-harvesting-safety-and-supply-chain-improvements2025-05-29T00:00:00+01:00Sustainable scallop harvesting, safety and supply chain improvementsThanks to the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) a small scale coastal fishing business has been able to invest in safety upgrades, eco-friendly vessel maintenance and infrastructure to maintain catch quality and market val鈥�tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ea-prosecutes-father-and-son-for-assaulting-fisheries-officers2025-05-23T10:32:29+01:00EA prosecutes father and son for assaulting fisheries officersA father and son who assaulted 2 Environment Agency water bailiffs at a Shropshire fishery have been ordered to pay fines and costs totalling more than 拢12,000.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-launch-360m-fishing-and-coastal-growth-fund2025-05-19T00:00:00+01:00Government to launch 拢360m Fishing and Coastal Growth FundA major investment will modernise Britain's fishing fleet, enhance workforce skills, and revitalise coastal communities to boost tourism.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/i-vms-licence-condition-in-effect2025-05-12T15:07:27+01:00I-VMS licence condition in effectMarine Management Organisation (MMO) confirms I-VMS licence condition in effect from 12 May 2025.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-ever-mpa-byelaw-prosecution-secures-guilty-plea-and-40000-financial-order2025-05-06T00:00:00+01:00First ever MPA byelaw prosecution secures guilty plea and 拢40,000 financial order皇冠体育app Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has secured the first successful prosecution for a contravention of an MMO marine protected area (MPA) byelaw. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/environment-agency-clampdown-on-illegal-use-of-cast-nets2025-04-23T15:19:07+01:00Environment Agency clampdown on illegal use of cast netsA 42-year-old man was caught red-handed by Environment Agency officers when he attempted to use a cast net without permission on a canal in South Yorkshire.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/fishing-for-litter-kimo-uk2025-04-09T17:11:14+01:00Fishing for Litter: KIMO UKSupporting the fishing industry in removing litter from the sea while promoting sustainable waste management practices.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-trial-awards-quota-to-fishers-delivering-sustainability-and-growth2025-04-02T15:07:17+01:00New trial awards quota to fishers delivering sustainability and growthUK fishers demonstrating environmental, social, and economic benefits from quota use to be awarded additional quota.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-seafood-makes-a-splash-in-vietnam-in-major-export-boost2025-04-01T10:20:15+01:00UK seafood makes a splash in Vietnam in major export boostVietnam grants market access for British live seafood products, opening new opportunities for growth and trade. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fisheries-team-takes-action-to-protect-endangered-european-eels2025-03-27T00:00:00+00:00Fisheries team takes action to protect endangered European eels皇冠体育app Environment Agency鈥檚 Fisheries Enforcement Officers have started patrols along the coast to help protect the endangered European eel from illegal poaching.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mmo-confirms-i-vms-legislation-schedule-for-20252025-03-25T14:25:07+00:00MMO confirms I-VMS legislation schedule for 2025MMO introduces licence condition for I-VMS ahead of new legislationtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/north-east-fisheries-officers-start-their-close-season-patrols2025-03-20T11:55:56+00:00North East Fisheries Officers start their close season patrolsEnvironment Agency fisheries officers in the North East have stepped up patrols as the close season for coarse fishing begins.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-faroe-islands-reach-agreement-on-fishing-opportunities-for-20252025-03-17T14:00:57+00:00UK and Faroe Islands reach agreement on fishing opportunities for 2025UK secures over 2,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities through annual negotiations with the Faroe Islands, valued at 拢5 milliontag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/countdown-for-the-close-season-begins-for-east-anglian-anglers2025-03-12T16:32:39+00:00Countdown for the close season begins for East Anglian anglers皇冠体育app Environment Agency is reminding anglers that the close season for coarse fishing comes into effect on Saturday 15 March and runs until 15 June inclusive.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/countdown-to-the-close-season-begins-for-south-east-anglers2025-03-12T00:00:00+00:00Countdown to the close season begins for South East anglersAnglers reminded that the close season for coarse fishing comes into effect on 15 March and runs until 15 June inclusive.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/thousands-of-fish-released-to-restock-cheshire-river2025-02-27T17:28:18+00:00Thousands of fish released to restock Cheshire riverA total of 4,000 fish, including chub dace and roach, have been released into the River Weaver at two key locations in Cheshire. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ongoing-crackdown-hooks-6-unlicensed-anglers2025-02-20T11:03:40+00:00Ongoing crackdown hooks 6 unlicensed anglersAs part of an ongoing Environment Agency crackdown, 6 anglers have been found guilty of fishing illegally at waters in the London area last year.