What are Fisheries Management Plans?
Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) are national action plans setting out the management framework for individual fisheries. They are developed collaboratively with the fishing industry and other relevant stakeholders.
FMPs may introduce changes to management measures within specific fisheries. It is therefore important for those affected to remain informed and to contribute views, where appropriate, during the development process.
FMPs relevant to the NIFCA district are published by either the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) or the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate. Further information is available on their respective websites. This page provides signposts to those sources. Any news and information about relevant consultations will be posted on our social media channels.
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Latest Information
| FMPs published by Defra | Fisheries management plans (FMPs) are evidence-based action plans, developed in collaboration with the fishing sector and other stakeholders. Their purpose is to deliver sustainable fisheries for current and future generations. Full information on published Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) can be accessed on Defra’s FMP page. |
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| DEFRA’s Blog for FMPs | Defra have a blog to help you keep up to date with the implementation of the published plans and with FMPs in development. From consultation to implementation, see what’s been happening and what’s coming up. | |
| FMPs published by the Scottish Government | The Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government are the coordinating Authority for 21 FMPs; they are undertaking pre-consultation work on FMPs to help inform and shape the content of the plans. Full details of these Scottish led plans can be found on their website. |