Defra are seeking views on their final four Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs). This consultation closes on the 5th May, 2026
Defra are seeking views on their final four Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs). This consultation closes on the 5th May, 2026
Defra are seeking views on their final four Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs). This consultation closes on the 5th May, 2026
Defra are seeking views on their final four Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs). This consultation closes on the 5th May, 2026
Consultation on 11 joint UK fisheries management plans (FMPs) for demersal fish stocks, their policies and proposed actions
Proposed fisheries management measures for priority marine features (PMFs) within inshore waters.
The Welsh Government are looking for the views of fishermen online via the Seafish website
Proposed fisheries management measures to protect sensitive marine ecosystems, habitats and species in English MPAs
Annual national survey that gathers living data about fishermen’s everyday lives
Public consultation on the FAO guidance on social responsibility in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Value chains
Hull PhD student Wendy Chadwick will be visiting ports around the UK conducting interviews with skippers and vessel owners on issues around decarbonising the fishing fleet.
PhD funded by Exeter University to understand mental health of commercial fishermen in England
A site listing all DEFRA’s consultations for public participation
Consultation seeking views & comments on fisheries management options for 20 offshore Marine Protected Areas
Opportunity to share views on the proposed amendments to Annex A of the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS).
Closed November 21
To improve our understanding of how to reduce waste, support collection and recycling of gear.
Closed end of October 2024.
Marine Conservation Society routine summer ratings update for the Good Fish Guide. Closes 5pm on Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Survey being run during the summer of 2025 to inform a report to be put to Government
Help shape the future of brown crab fishing in the South West – A survey on new size rules (closing 17 Aug)
Call for evidence from the Marine Directorate for Inshore Fisheries Management Improvement.
This next stage within the marine plan development involved gathering issues with supporting evidence.
Scottish Government legislative proposal to enable a registration process for marine nature restoration projects.
This consultation gathered views on the proposed cockle fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters and the environmental report on the FMP.
Closed 19 January 2025
This consultation collected views on the proposed North Sea and Channel sprat fisheries management plan (FMP) for English and Scottish waters and the environmental report on the FMP.
Closed 19 January 2025
This consultation gathered views on the proposed queen scallop fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters and the environmental report on the FMP.
Closed 19 January 2025
Gathered views on the proposed Southern North Sea and Channel skates and rays fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters and the environmental report on the FMP.
Closed 19 January 2025
Collected views on the proposed Southern North Sea demersal non-quota species (NQS) fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters and the environmental report on the FMP.
Closed 19 January 2025