MMO management of fishing activity impacts in MPAs Consultation

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) as well as a de minimis assessment (DMA). This will support analysis and management of the impacts of fishing activities on seabed features within 43 MPAs offshore of 6 nm, including the MMO portion of Haisborough Hammond and Winterton SAC.

This consultation is part of the MMO Stage 3 project to manage fishing in all English offshore MPAs. Stage 3 focusses on managing the impacts of fishing on all seabed features in MPAs not already protected by existing MMO byelaws.

This consultation will run from 9 June to 1 September 2025.

To find out more information and complete the survey visit the Formal Consultation – MMO management of fishing activity impacts in marine protected areas – Stage 3 page.