Managing fishing in MPAs: Formal consultation
The Marine Management Organisation has launched a formal consultation from 1 February to 28 March 2021, seeking views on the draft byelaws proposed for four offshore MPAs:
The Canyons Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ);
Dogger Bank Special Area of Conservation (SAC);
Inner Dowsing, Race Bank and North Ridge SAC; and
South Dorset MCZ.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is the government’s principal regulator for most activities in English waters. This includes the management of activities in marine protected areas (MPAs).
This formal consultation is open from 1 February to 28 March 2021. Further information can be accessed by visiting the dedicated pages