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Welcome to the APPG on Fisheries newsletter. Through regular updates, we aim to keep you informed of policy developments, Parliamentary announcements and sector headlines. We also provide round-ups of current Committee inquiries and fisheries-focused monitoring of the Parliamentary record, Hansard.
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#FishingTech Policy Brief
Many thanks to all who attended our Data, Tech and Innovation in UK Fishing event last month. The policy brief resulting from the event, which features the outcomes and discussions heard during the meeting, has now been published. Read it using the link below.
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Next Event: UK Fishing and Offshore Wind
Our next event will explore how the UK fisheries and offshore wind sectors can co-exist and both bring benefits to society, through collaborative marine planning and constructive engagement. The event will take place online at 10.00am - 11.30am on Thursday 20 May. Find out more and sign up now:
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New Fisheries and Seafood Scheme for England
Defra has launched the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme, which will support projects in England that secure sustainable growth across the catching, processing and aquaculture sectors, and that protect and enhance the marine environment. Funding will be issued to support seven strategic priorities.
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Provisional Catch Limits Set for Rest of 2021
The Government has set provisional catch limits for UK-EU shared fish stocks for the remainder of 2021, or until an agreement is reached with the EU. Though a full agreement has not been reached, the limits reflect progress in negotiations. The UK also remains open to quota swaps with the EU for 2021.
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Scallop Fishing to Resume Around Dogger Bank
Scallop fishing in UK waters of the North Sea around Dogger Bank can resume from 5 April except in the Special Area of Conservation (SAC) where a closure will remain in place. This follows a series of closures last year after discussions with the industry about sustainable management of the stock.
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A round-up of the latest UK-relevant fishing news from a variety of sources.
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Hansard is the official record of debates, votes and ministerial statements in Parliament. Our newsletters gather together any debates or questions concerning fisheries that have recently taken place.
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