Contact Details
If you would like to attend a Regional Fisheries Group meeting, comment on previous minutes or contribute in any other way please contact the MMO Regional fisheries Mailbox: regionalfisheriesgroups@marinemanagement.org.uk
Background
In December 2020, Defra and MMO hosted a workshop for the inshore fishing fleet designed to focus discussion on how together, through communication and action, we can produce a model for collaborative working to address regionally specific issues.
Outcomes from the workshop resulted in the creation of Regional Fisheries Groups, discussion focused on the intention of cross sector working, identifying priorities and thoughts on the preferences of local areas. Overall agreement on the concept of Regional Fisheries Groups and the approach was reached.
The incentive for these groups arose as an output from the Future of Inshore Fisheries Conference, and conversations held during Defra’s Inshore Working Group and the MMO’s Quota Advisory Groups.
Concept
- To generate a cultural shift that enables industry to become part of the decision-making process for fisheries management, recognising that industry, government and the recreational sector have a shared vested interest in developing and maintaining a world-class sustainable fisheries management system that supports local communities.
Approach
- To give industry more of an active role in regional decision making and provide an opportunity for them to influence regional fisheries decisions.
- To provide a formal method of engagement predominantly for inshore fishermen and others who may feel they are not represented by a wider national group.
- To build more collaborative and trusting working relationships between policy makers, regulators and the fishing sector at a regional level, recognising the knowledge that they hold.
- To better understand the challenges and opportunities facing the industry at a regional level (particularly the inshore sector) since the UK has become an independent coastal state, so the government can help them to take advantage of opportunities for the future of the industry.
The Regional Fisheries Groups present real opportunities for collaborative working on a range of issues, from Fisheries Management Plans to more localised collaborative science projects to quota management. The membership encompasses MMO, Defra, Cefas, IFCAs, the catching sector and other relevant stakeholders.
Regional Fisheries Groups:
North East - 4b
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The next proposed meeting date for the North East 4b group is – Tuesday 17 May 2022.
North West - 7a
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The next proposed meeting date for the North West 7a group is – Tuesday 10 May 2022.
South East 4c
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The next proposed meeting date for the South East 4c group is – Tuesday 24 May 2022.
South - 7d
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The next proposed meeting date for the South 7d group is – Tuesday 3 May 2022.
South West - 7efg
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The next meeting date for the South West 7efg group will be: Tuesday 14th June 2022
Additional Information
Future of our Inshore Fisheries
Terms of Reference
Contact Details
If you would like to attend a Regional Fisheries Group meeting, comment on previous minutes or contribute in any other way please contact the MMO Regional fisheries Mailbox: regionalfisheriesgroups@marinemanagement.org.uk
