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Publication - Regulation/directive/order

UK national North Sea cod avoidance plan

Last updated
21 July 2026 - see all updates
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries

Nationally agreed plan to support recovery of the North Sea cod stock.

Supporting documents

RTC 2026_1 valid 1500UTC on 20/07/26 to 1500UTC 10/08/26
File type
Image
File size
395.6 kB
"Mud" areas map
File type
1 page PDF
File size
220.5 kB
Seasonal cod closures - remain in effect
File type
1 page Image
File size
470.1 kB
Mud Area co-ordinates
File type
1 page PDF
File size
564.8 kB
First published
25 December 2020
Last updated
21 July 2026 - show all updates

  1. Active Real Time Closure (RTC 2026-01) added.

  2. Added updated image for seasonal cod closures.

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