News and press
- February
- (1 February) Local sessions announced – have your say on future of our seas
As the East of England leads the way with the UK’s first marine plans, public drop-in sessions are being held along the coast to make sure residents are fully involved.
A total of 12 sessions are being held in February – from Aldeburgh and Great Yarmouth to Hull and Bridlington – and a session is being held near you. - January
- (30 January) Funding bids invited for fisheries research
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is inviting people with ideas to improve fisheries management to bid for funding towards their research.
Through the Fisheries Challenge Fund (FCF) funding is available to enable fishermen and other interested parties to get involved in research projects looking at fisheries management issues. - (26 January) Cod VIIb-k monthly catch limits
During the South West Quota Advisory Group meeting that was held in December 2011 a monthly catch limit plan was discussed for cod VIIb-k for the under 10 metre pool. - (19 January) Marine planning drop-in events
The Marine Management Organisation is currently planning for future marine activities in the East Inshore and East Offshore marine plan areas, and we are inviting anyone with an interest in the future of our seas to come along to our public drop-in sessions.
We are holding 12 public sessions along the East coast of England in February to explain what marine planning is, and what it means to coastal communities. Any individuals, marine groups or networks in the plan area are welcome, and can drop in to make sure their views are heard. From residents who enjoy a walk on the beach to keen sailors and anglers, we would like to hear from as many people as possible. - (18 January) Master and owner fined for twine thickness offences
The master and owner of the Spanish trawler Herbadi Dos (3-V-52-99) pleaded guilty on 17 January 2012 at Plymouth Magistrates' Court to using nets that failed the twine thickness test measurements in the Hake Recovery Area. - (18 January) Under 10 metre monthly catch limits consultation results (cod VIId)
We have collected and reviewed the results from the under 10 metre quota needs and stocks survey – many thanks to everyone who completed it. A summary will be available on our website before the end of January.
We followed suggestions from the survey and the fishing industry to look at the monthly catch limits for cod VIId.
Press office contacts
Marine Management Organisation
PO Box 1275
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE99 5BN
Tel: 0191 376 2543 (24 hour)
Email: media@
marinemanagement.org.uk
Rachel Forster
Mobile: 07789 272 170
Amy Wardlaw (European Fisheries Fund only)
Tel: 0191 376 2573