Fully Documented Fishery scheme helping to reduce discards of quota species
The MMO is seeking to continue work with the fishing industry on the Fully Documented Fisheries (FDF) scheme – looking at ways of tackling the problem of discarding fish.
The work of an MMO marine officer
...van to be transported away from the port, a transport document to be provided. Return to the office and chance for a quick break, followed by an evening monitoring prawn...
Keeping the data flowing
Laura Milstead, Administration Officer with the MMO North Shields coastal office tells us about the valuable work of MMO coastal data entry teams.
Building on success with the Holderness Coast FLAG
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European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF)
...towns of Bridlington, Hornsea and Withernsea. A wide variety of initiatives A wide variety of initiatives have been supported by the FLAG including: the establishment of a major Bridlington Seafood...
UK Sea Fisheries Annual Statistics Report 2015
On the day the MMO publish their Annual Sea Fisheries Statistics, Lisa Richardson (MMO, Senior Statistical Officer) tells us a little about the work that goes into preparing the statistics.
The work of the MMO Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (IUU) Team
Today is #TalkLikeAPirateDay and I wanted to share some information on the work the IUU team do to implement the IUU Regulation on behalf of the UK and prevent illegally caught fish from coming across our border.
Funding for fisheries projects - in pictures
We've produced a series of images to mark the annual European Maritime Day. These contain facts about the European Fisheries Fund, which provided investment towards sustainable fisheries and fishing communities.
The North Thames Fisheries Local Action Group - from the beginning to now
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Amy Pryor and Amy Wardlaw, MMO, Posted on:
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European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF)
...sectoral representation of local needs. The Action Group assisted the fishing industry and the wider stakeholder base through myriad consultations and challenges including the Marine Conservation Zone Recommendation Process, London...
Managing the marine environment, together
The MMO works with a number of organisations at a local and national level to manage risks to the marine environment. One of our partners, the Environment Agency (EA), celebrated its 20th anniversary in Spring 2016. To mark this Craig …
Don’t be caught out by illegal fish supply chains
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Phil Haslam, MMO Director of Operations and Amy Wardlaw, MMO, Posted on:
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Coastal
Phil Haslam, Director of Operations at the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), discusses why it is bringing the issue of illegal fish supply chains to the table.