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United Kingdom: Lyme Bay king scallop dredge fishery closure

Frozen Scallop
Seafood
United Kingdom
Published May 19, 2023

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Lyme Bay king scallop dredge fishery closure, to offer protection to spawning stock in 7d and limit depletion of stock in Lyme Bay area of 7e

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Lyme Bay king scallop dredge fishery closure. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), acting on behalf of all four UK Fisheries Administrations (UKFAs), sought views on a proposal to close UK waters in ICES area 7d and Lyme Bay area of 7e to the king scallop (Pectens maximus) dredge fishery. The proposed closures were partly in response to the EU closure of EU 7d waters to all UK and EU vessels in the king scallop dredge fishery from 15 May to 30 September, to offer protection to spawning stock in 7d and limit depletion of the stock in the Lyme Bay area of 7e due to displacement of fishing effort. UKFAs are committed to ensuring fisheries are managed to a level where stocks are healthy and fished sustainably, environmental damage is minimised, and economic return is maximized whilst ensuring sustainable exploitation. Three closure lengths were considered: 15 May – 30 September, 1 July – 30 September and 1 August – 30 September for ICES area 7d and Lyme Bay area of 7e (see map in ...
Source: Fish Focus
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