22 Sep 2026
Photo by Michel Stockman Fishermen across England can now apply for grant support towards new engines and gearboxes under an expanded Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced. The scheme, funded from the £132m committed to the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund over the next five years, is intended to […]
25 Aug 2026
Photo by Rob Wicks The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has launched a dedicated GOV.UK page to keep the public, industry and scientists updated on the ongoing common octopus bloom in South West England, pulling together sightings data, research updates and monthly landings figures in one place. Since 2025 there has been a marked rise in sightings […]
06 Jul 2026
Photo credit: Nick Fewings The Marine Management Organisation has approved more than £1 million through the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme since it reopened in April and is now encouraging smaller operators to come forward. The scheme reopened on 13 April and is run by the MMO on behalf of Defra, drawing on more than £132 […]
14 Apr 2026
Photo by Leon Bredella England’s fishing industry, seafood businesses and coastal communities can now apply for grants through a relaunched Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), backed by £132 million from the government’s Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund over the next five years. The announcement was made on 13 April by Fisheries Minister Dame Angela Eagle, with the […]