FMPs are a cornerstone of the Government’s approach to fisheries management now the UK has left the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy.
A total of 43 FMPs will be developed under the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS) to support a sustainable and profitable fishing industry. The first of these FMPs are in their initial stages of development and are being led by different bodies, such as the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and Seafish