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Northern Shelf Blue Whiting Fisheries Management Plan
This Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) relates to Northern Shelf blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) and is one of 43 FMPs set out in the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS).This FMP sets out the policies and actions to manage the Northern Shelf blue whiting stock at sustainable levels.
Why an FMP for Northern Shelf blue whiting?
Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) is a stock caught mainly as part of a directed pelagic fishery within UK waters and also outside of UK waters. Blue whiting is of key commercial importance within UK waters, with the landed value by the UK fleet reaching £25 million in 2024.
Contact
Email: fmps@gov.scot