Proposed West Coast of Scotland Whiting Fisheries Management Plan
The West Coast of Scotland whiting FMP is one of 43 UK FMPs set out in the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS). It sets out the policies and actions to continue to maintain the relevant stock at sustainable levels providing positive socio-economic benefits to the UK.
What is an FMP?
An FMP is a document prepared and published under the 2020 Act that sets out policies designed to restore one or more stocks of sea fish to, or maintain them at, sustainable levels or contribute to the restoring or maintenance at sustainable levels. It is an evidence-based action plan that supports delivery of sustainable fisheries for current and future generations. The FMP is a long-term plan that must be reviewed and, if necessary, revised at least once every six years. It sets out both a vision for the fishery (or fisheries), together with the policies and management interventions necessary to achieve this vision.
Contact
Email: FMPs@gov.scot