1. Seal strandings

    07 July 2025 10:59

    It has come to our attention that there have been a number of reports of seal strandings on beaches within the Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Borough CouncilRead More >

  2. 2025 Wash Cockle Fishery Update: measures for the protection of small cockles

    04 July 2025 14:37

    Since 2023, management measures for the Wash cockle fishery have included measures which require the sorting of catch to exclude cockles which are less than 10mm. The measureRead More >

  3. MMO management of fishing activity impacts in MPAs Consultation

    24 June 2025 14:07

    The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) are seeking views on their assessments of the impacts of fishing on, and subsequent proposed management measures for, 43 marine protected areas (MPAs)Read More >

  4. 2025 Wash Cockle Fishery

    19 June 2025 10:23

    Update: measures for the protection of small cockles   Since 2023, management measures for the Wash cockle fishery have included measures which require the sorting of catch toRead More >

  5. Wash Cockle Fishery 2025 Update

    13 June 2025 9:30

    Following the closure of the 2025 Wash cockle fishery consultation we are carefully considering all the consultation responses as well as the feedback from the industry meeting onRead More >

  6. Lowestoft End of Life Fishing Gear Amnesty Week

    06 June 2025 14:56

    The Lowestoft Fishing Gear Recycling Project (Amnesty Week) is taking place next week between 10 and 13 of  June. Fishermen are invited to drop off End-of-Life Fishing GearRead More >

  7. Wash Cockle fishery 2025

    23 May 2025 13:44

    Consultation Closed   Thank you to all those who responded. Management proposals for the 2025 Wash Cockle Fishery have been carefully considered in the context of the responsesRead More >

  8. MMO announces I-VMS license condition is in effect

    22 May 2025 8:46

    On the 12 May 2025 The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) confirmed the new I-VMS licence condition. The licence condition requires English licensed vessels under-12m to have a functioningRead More >

  9. Wash Mussel Fisheries to open with biosecurity measures

    19 May 2025 13:16

    The Wash mussel fishery was temporarily closed on 26 April 2025 following reports of Chinese Mitten Crab in Wash mussels. The temporary closure was put into effect toRead More >

  10. UPDATE ON FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PLANS: PROGRESS, WORKSHOPS AND ENGAGEMENT

    02 May 2025 14:50

    DEFRA has published a new update on Fisheries Management Plans on their Fisheries Management Plans (FMP) blog page, which discusses their recent work including research and development prioritiesRead More >

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