Marine Management Organisation

Official feed for Marine Management Organisation, England’s marine manager. We’re here to support a prosperous future for our seas 🐟🐙🐬⛵️🌊🦈🐋🦐🌏⚓️

[Marine Management Organisation @The_MMO]

📢 The Scottish Government has opened a consultation on three joint UK pelagic Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs), helping shape the future of sustainable fisheries management.

👇 Find out more on the FMP blog

https://t.co/UTQ0yHNja0

#FisheriesManagementPlans

[Philip Kendall @Piquer]

Working with @The_MMO Tristan da Cunha is committed to protecting the integrity of our Marine Protection Zone - the largest in the Atlantic! #BlueBelt10Years #Ocean

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

A new UK-EU Food and Drink Deal will be implemented over time, here’s what retail businesses and others across the supply chain can expect, whether or not you trade with the EU.

Sign up for updates on: https://t.co/hjOYXu81DA

[Marine Management Organisation @The_MMO]

We have created species ID cards to help handlers recognise different cuttlefish, gurnards, octopus, sharks, and squid.

Correct identification leads to better catch records, fisheries data, and informed management.

Learn more and get your cards today!
🔗 https://t.co/F8Mf9iL2WI

[Marine Management Organisation @The_MMO]

🐙 Stay up to date on the octopus bloom in English waters.

Get the latest research, monitoring updates and landings data, and report sightings via our new webpage. 👉 https://t.co/byrgSv4cDK

[Marine Management Organisation @The_MMO]

New consultations are open on draft Irish Sea demersal and pelagic Fisheries Management Plans. Developed jointly by DAERA, Defra and the Welsh Government.

Read the proposals and share your views by 21 October 2026.

🔗 https://t.co/49XGaA6cyK

#FisheriesManagementPlans

[Marine Management Organisation @The_MMO]

📢 The Scottish Government has opened a consultation on five joint UK pelagic Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs), helping shape the future of sustainable fisheries management.

👇 Find out more on the FMP blog
https://t.co/ClhZN5BGbZ

#FisheriesManagementPlans

[Marine Management Organisation @The_MMO]

Did you know many species we call "rays" are actually skates?

A new post with @SharkTrustUK, highlights species in the Southern North Sea and Channel skates and rays FMP and explains why identification and handling matter.

🔗 https://t.co/tZBsYEtH4f

#FisheriesManagementPlans

[Marine Management Organisation @The_MMO]

REMINDER: the king scallop dredge fishery in ICES areas 7d & 7e will be temporarily closed from 1 July to 30 September 2026.

This supports spawning scallops and long‑term stock sustainability.

More info ⬇️
https://t.co/FuyDK1Bdm1

[Fish Focus @focus_fish]

MMO RESUMES I-VMS ROLL-OUT WITH CLS UK LTD @The_MMO is resuming the roll-out of the I-VMS programme, having reached an agreement with CLS UK Ltd (previously Fulcrum Maritime Systems Ltd) to supply type-approved devices to the under-12m English fleet https://t.co/V11Nn7y4Gy

[Sussex IFCA @sussex_ifca]

🌊 Today is #WorldOceanDay. This year's theme, Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet. Sussex's Marine Protected Areas play a vital role in helping our seas remain healthy, productive and resilient. 🐟🌍 #Sussex_IFCA

[JNCC @JNCC_UK]

Since 2022, the #OceanCountryPartnershipProgramme has worked with 180+ orgs, delivered 125 workshops & engaged 2,500+ stakeholders worldwide.

Working alongside 11 countries, @The_MMO, @CefasGovUK & @JNCC_UK through OCPP – this is about turning shared ambition into lasting change

[Sussex IFCA @sussex_ifca]

🐟 Supporting Britain’s fishermen, seafood businesses, and coastal communities for #Fish24 🇬🇧

At Sussex IFCA, we work to support sustainable inshore fisheries and healthy Sussex seas 🌊🎣

#BritishSeafood #Sussex_IFCA

[@FisheriesAPPG @fisheriesappg]

The Marine Management Organisation (@The_MMO) is consulting on options for the 2026/2027 seasonal closure of the crawfish fishery in English waters of ICES area 7. Open until 12 May 2026.

More information on the consultation and on how to submit your response here: https://t.co/wuXptDumJd

[Fish Focus @focus_fish]

MMO AND NIFCA JOINT ENFORCEMENT OPERATION RESULTS IN SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION The owner and a master of a UK-registered #commercialfishing vessel have both been sentenced following a joint enforcement operation and subsequent inspections carried out @The_MMO https://t.co/JfVeYKVfUZ

[Marine Management Organisation @The_MMO]

📢 NEW ON THE FMP BLOG: Consultations on Defra’s final four FMPs close on 5 May

There’s still time to have your say. The latest post explains why your feedback matters and has videos to help you preparing your response.

Read more: https://t.co/l22GJN0yqK

[Marine Management Organisation @The_MMO]

MMO's Head of Global Marine Jo Stockill spoke at #GSIS2026 and highlighted how our work in supporting UK Overseas Territories @ukgovbluebelt is helping turn governance ambition into practical outcomes.

[SME Magazine @SMEwebUK]

Finance scheme for fishing industry and seafood businesses relaunched with £132 million in funding https://t.co/lZSdakANuP

@DefraGovUK @The_MMO @angelaeagle

[Marine Management Organisation @The_MMO]

The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) is now open for applications! Funded through Defra's Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, it's open to a wide range of organisations, including small-scale operators and first-time applicants. @DefraGovUK

Learn more https://t.co/UqCFlNsDbi

[@FisheriesAPPG @fisheriesappg]

.@The_MMO will close ICES divisions 7d and 7e to king scallop dredging, for vessels over 10 and 12m respectively, from 1 July to 30 September. Agreed by the UK #fishing authorities, the closure aims to balance the needs of spawning stocks with socio-economic impacts. https://t.co/3Jq8U2HcRV