A potential summer closure to the King scallop dredge fishery in ICES areas 7d and e has been proposed. The CFPO is forming a response and would welcome your input.
Please call the office or email Chris to offer your feedback.
Sunday, 5 January 2025
Summer scallop closure planned for ICES areas 7d & e
A potential summer closure to the King scallop dredge fishery in ICES areas 7d and e has been proposed. The CFPO is forming a response and would welcome your input.
Friday, 3 January 2025
Landings for the first #FishyFriday in Newlyn for 2025
First in to land for Thursday evening, the Serene Dawn and the Charlotte Clare...
begin the process of putting their sardine catches ashore, ice at the ready...
and empty tubs retrieved from the waiting artic...
before being lined up along the quayside...
next in to land, the Lyonesse...
first to unload, the crew on the Serene Dawn spring into action...
under the blaze of Xmas lights...
the first of the brails swings ashore...
as the Lyonesse crew hook in the tubs...
before swinging them ashore - the brightly covered fish are about to be given the Wild Seas Fishing lure treatment...
Joe is hoping its not going to be too long a night sat in the chilly confines of the ice works office, with only a flask of coffee to keep him company...
as more tubs of sardines come ashore - tonight's shoal was chased from inside Penzance Dock no less...
Friday's auction wasshort of fish, supplied mainly by a handful of hardy handliners, with Young Will on the Rachel & Paul matching old hand Shane on the Ali Cat pound for pound in the battle of the bass men - though Cod, the bass-meister was way ahead on the Butts....
nearing the end of a day that started at 3am for Nick Mackrory aboard his boat Gemini
the one big boat to land was the beam trawler, Trebssa IV, with a few haul's worth to get her going in the 2025 landings book.
Thursday, 2 January 2025
EU & UK fisheries consulation summary for 2024/25
The document outlines the agreed arrangements and decisions made during the fisheries consultations between the United Kingdom and the European Union for the management of fishing opportunities for 2024 and 2025. Here are the key points:
1. Quota Management:
2. Total Allowable Catches (TACs):
3. Access Arrangements:
4. Data Exchange and Reporting:
5. Consultative Stocks:
6. Inter-Annual Flexibility:
7. Prohibited Species:
8. Future Discussions:
Overall, the document reflects a collaborative effort to manage shared fish stocks sustainably while accommodating the interests of both the UK and EU fishing industries.
The key quota decisions affecting Area VII, particularly for 2025, are as follows:
Celtic Sea Whiting:
The Parties agreed on individual catch limits under the Celtic Sea whiting TAC (WHG/7X7A-C) for whiting in areas 7d and 7b-c, e-k. ICES issued zero catch advice for whiting in areas 7b-c, e-k for 2024, leading to an agreed bycatch TAC of 4,810 tonnes for these areas. The TAC for area 7d was set at 27,564 tonnes as part of trilateral consultations between the UK, EU, and Norway . English Channel Plaice:
The Parties agreed to exchange quotas, with the UK receiving 360 tonnes of quota from the EU in area 7e, while the EU receives 360 tonnes from the UK in area 7d .
Access Arrangements:
Access arrangements for albacore (ALB/AN05N) were established, allowing each Party to target an initial total of 280 tonnes of albacore in its exclusive economic zone. This arrangement is set to remain in place until 31 December 2025 .
1. Quota Management:
- Each Party can transfer up to 10% of its unutilized quota to the following year, with specific rules for bilaterally shared stocks and stocks with zero catch advice from ICES .
- Parties may authorize fishing beyond their quota by up to 10%, with deductions applied to the following year's quota .
2. Total Allowable Catches (TACs):
- Specific TACs were established for various species, including whiting in the Celtic Sea and plaice in the English Channel, with detailed allocations for both the UK and EU .
- The TAC for Celtic Sea whiting was set at 4,810 tonnes for bycatch in certain areas, while the TAC for area 7d was agreed at 27,564 tonnes .
3. Access Arrangements:
- Access arrangements for albacore were agreed, allowing for an initial total of 280 tonnes to be targeted in each Party's exclusive economic zone, with potential for in-year adjustments .
4. Data Exchange and Reporting:
- The Parties committed to improving the electronic exchange of data for management and control purposes, ensuring efficient data-sharing to mitigate regulatory divergence .
5. Consultative Stocks:
- The Parties acknowledged their obligations to provide sufficient notice before setting or amending TACs for consultative stocks, as outlined in the TCA .
6. Inter-Annual Flexibility:
- The document emphasizes the importance of inter-annual flexibility in quota management to enhance the effectiveness of fisheries management .
7. Prohibited Species:
- Updated lists of prohibited species were exchanged, ensuring both Parties are aligned on management practices .
8. Future Discussions:
- The Parties agreed to continue discussions on various matters, including access arrangements and quota management, through the Specialised Committee on Fisheries (SCF) .
Overall, the document reflects a collaborative effort to manage shared fish stocks sustainably while accommodating the interests of both the UK and EU fishing industries.
The key quota decisions affecting Area VII, particularly for 2025, are as follows:
Celtic Sea Whiting:
The Parties agreed on individual catch limits under the Celtic Sea whiting TAC (WHG/7X7A-C) for whiting in areas 7d and 7b-c, e-k. ICES issued zero catch advice for whiting in areas 7b-c, e-k for 2024, leading to an agreed bycatch TAC of 4,810 tonnes for these areas. The TAC for area 7d was set at 27,564 tonnes as part of trilateral consultations between the UK, EU, and Norway . English Channel Plaice:
The Parties agreed to exchange quotas, with the UK receiving 360 tonnes of quota from the EU in area 7e, while the EU receives 360 tonnes from the UK in area 7d .
Access Arrangements:
Access arrangements for albacore (ALB/AN05N) were established, allowing each Party to target an initial total of 280 tonnes of albacore in its exclusive economic zone. This arrangement is set to remain in place until 31 December 2025 .
Quota Transfer Mechanism:
A mechanism for voluntary in-year transfers of fishing opportunities was noted, allowing each Party to transfer unutilized quantities of up to 10% of its quota to the following year . These decisions reflect a collaborative approach to managing fish stocks in Area VII, ensuring sustainability while accommodating the needs of both the UK and EU fishing fleets.
A mechanism for voluntary in-year transfers of fishing opportunities was noted, allowing each Party to transfer unutilized quantities of up to 10% of its quota to the following year . These decisions reflect a collaborative approach to managing fish stocks in Area VII, ensuring sustainability while accommodating the needs of both the UK and EU fishing fleets.
Monday, 30 December 2024
Fisheries Management Plans – News, videos and updates from Defra's FMP programme
After recent consultation events, four Q&A videos have been produced to support the draft fisheries management plans under review: Cockle, Southern North Sea Demersal Non-quota, Southern North Sea and Channel Skates and Rays, and North Sea and Channel Sprat.
The Regional Fisheries Group team has gathered common question areas and shared the answers to help provide clarity on key elements of the plans. The videos feature answers from Defra policy leads, with input from Cefas, AIFCA, and the Marine Management Organisation.
Watch the videos here:
- Cockle FMP - RFG Q&A - cockle FMP
- Southern North Sea Demersal Non-quota FMP - RFG Q&A -Southern North Sea demersal non-quota FMP
- North Sea and Channel Sprat FMP - RFG Q&A -North Sea and Channel sprat FMP
- Southern North Sea and Channel Skates and Rays FMP - RFG Q&A- skates & rays FMP
For individual consultation information please visit:
- Cockle FMP Consultation
- Southern North Sea Demersal Non-Quota FMP Consultation
- North Sea and Channel Sprat FMP Consultation
- Southern North Sea and Channel Skates and Rays FMP Consultation
- Queen Scallop FMP Consultation
All four FMP consultations close at 23:59 on 19 January 2025. If you have more questions relating to the FMPs, please email: FMPconsultations@defra.gov.uk.
For further information, you can visit: Fisheries Management Plans – News and updates from Defra's FMP programme
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