📣 The clock is ticking on a crucial consultation. You’ve only got a few weeks left to influence proposed fisheries management measures in 42 of England's Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) wants to hear from everyone—fishers, environmental groups, and coastal communities. This isn't just about rules; it’s about the future of our seas. Their consultation, which was extended to get more feedback, opened back on June 9th and closes on September 29, 2025. Don't miss this chance to have your say!
What’s on the table?
The proposals are designed to protect roughly 30,000 km² of our seabed. The key measures include:
Banning bottom towed gears in 31 MPAs.
Prohibitions on both towed and static gears in four MPAs.
Specific bans on traps or lines in certain areas.
Protecting sensitive habitats and species like rocky reefs, fan mussels, and spiny lobsters.
As Nicholas Greenwood from the MMO puts it, these measures are based on science and are "vital to ensuring the long-term health of our marine ecosystems."
Get Involved and Make a Difference
This is your final opportunity to review the draft byelaws, maps, and impact assessments. Take a look and submit your views via the online survey.
🔗 Find the full details and have your say here
Once the consultation closes, the MMO will review all responses before making any final decisions.
To learn more about what Marine Protected Areas are and why they matter, check out their official guide.
🔗 What are Marine Protected Areas?
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) wants to hear from everyone—fishers, environmental groups, and coastal communities. This isn't just about rules; it’s about the future of our seas. Their consultation, which was extended to get more feedback, opened back on June 9th and closes on September 29, 2025. Don't miss this chance to have your say!
What’s on the table?
The proposals are designed to protect roughly 30,000 km² of our seabed. The key measures include:
Banning bottom towed gears in 31 MPAs.
Prohibitions on both towed and static gears in four MPAs.
Specific bans on traps or lines in certain areas.
Protecting sensitive habitats and species like rocky reefs, fan mussels, and spiny lobsters.
As Nicholas Greenwood from the MMO puts it, these measures are based on science and are "vital to ensuring the long-term health of our marine ecosystems."
Get Involved and Make a Difference
This is your final opportunity to review the draft byelaws, maps, and impact assessments. Take a look and submit your views via the online survey.
🔗 Find the full details and have your say here
Once the consultation closes, the MMO will review all responses before making any final decisions.
To learn more about what Marine Protected Areas are and why they matter, check out their official guide.
🔗 What are Marine Protected Areas?
