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North Sea Herring Fisheries Management Plan
The North Sea herring Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) is one of 43 FMPs set out in the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS).This FMP sets out the policies and actions to manage the North Sea herring stocks at sustainable levels.
Why an FMP for North Sea herring?
North Sea herring (Clupea harengus), also known as North Sea Autumn Spawning (NSAS) herring is a pelagic stock caught mainly as part of a directed pelagic fishery within UK waters and also outside of UK waters. NSAS is of key commercial importance within UK waters, with the landed value by the UK fleet reaching £80 million in 2024.
Contact
Email: fmps@gov.scot