tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-08-06T13:36:36+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/environment-agencys-one-of-a-kind-electro-boom-boat-goes-fishing 2025-08-06T13:36:36+01:00 Environment Agency’s one-of-a-kind electro boom boat goes fishing The Environment Agency is using a unique boom boat for important electric fish monitoring surveys along the Thames between Iffley Lock and Teddington Lock. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/have-you-seen-a-tattooed-fish-in-the-river-lea 2025-08-05T13:22:58+01:00 Have you seen a tattooed fish in the River Lea? The Environment Agency released 1,000 barbel marked with a blue dye last November and are asking anglers to contact them if they catch a barbel with the mark. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/consultation-on-new-measures-to-protect-sensitive-habitats-and-species-in-30000-km-of-our-seas 2025-07-28T11:06:52+01:00 Consultation on new measures to protect sensitive habitats and species in 30,000 km² of our seas The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is consulting on proposed fisheries management measures to protect some of England’s most sensitive marine ecosystems, habitats and species. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/environment-agency-warns-of-invasive-pink-salmon-threat-to-uk-fisheries 2025-07-28T10:40:11+01:00 Environment Agency warns of invasive pink salmon threat to UK fisheries Anglers are urged to report catches or sightings of invasive Pacific pink salmon expected to appear in UK waters this year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fisheries-and-seafood-scheme-2025-closed-following-strong-demand 2025-07-25T00:00:00+01:00 Fisheries and Seafood Scheme 2025 closed following strong demand The latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) closes following high demand and interest from across the seafood and marine sectors. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/environment-agency-rescue-endangered-crayfish-from-drought 2025-07-22T11:41:08+01:00 Environment Agency rescue endangered crayfish from drought A member of the public reported crayfish in distress as a riverbed dried out. The Environment Agency rescued 32 adults, including 21 females carrying eggs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lam-bourn-again-second-chance-for-hundreds-of-berkshire-fish 2025-07-18T00:00:00+01:00 LAM-BOURN AGAIN! - Second chance for dozens of Berkshire fish Some 50 brown trout in the Thames Valley have been given new homes as the dry spell has an increasingly challenging effect on wildlife and habitats. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/west-and-east-midlands-move-into-drought 2025-07-15T13:47:05+01:00 West and East Midlands move into drought Following the driest spring in 132 years, Environment Agency steps up operational response. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/completed-fish-pass-in-suffolks-chalk-stream-help-fish-to-thrive 2025-07-15T00:00:00+01:00 Completed fish pass in Suffolk’s chalk stream help fish to thrive A new £1.2 million fish pass on the River Lark in Mildenhall improves migration for trout, eels, and coarse fish. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/north-east-man-sentenced-for-illegal-crayfish-trapping 2025-07-11T13:00:04+01:00 North East man sentenced for illegal crayfish trapping A man has been sentenced for illegally fishing for crayfish in Northumberland, in a case brought by the Environment Agency. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/angler-fined-for-not-putting-back-protected-eel-he-caught 2025-07-07T19:43:45+01:00 Angler fined for not putting back protected eel he caught Penalty also covers not having a rod licence tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fisheries-and-seafood-scheme-reopens-with-around-6-million-of-investment 2025-06-09T00:00:00+01:00 Fisheries and Seafood Scheme reopens with around £6 million of investment The latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) in now open, supporting projects that strengthen England’s seafood sector and support economic growth while enhancing nature recovery. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pilot-restocking-project-boosts-rare-glass-eels-in-the-kennet 2025-06-03T13:13:00+01:00 Pilot restocking project boosts rare glass eels in the Kennet Innovative project sees nearly 23,000 protected glass eels transferred to the River Kennet. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/sustainable-scallop-harvesting-safety-and-supply-chain-improvements 2025-05-29T00:00:00+01:00 Sustainable scallop harvesting, safety and supply chain improvements Thanks to the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) a small scale coastal fishing business has been able to invest in safety upgrades, eco-friendly vessel maintenance and infrastructure to maintain catch quality and market val… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ea-prosecutes-father-and-son-for-assaulting-fisheries-officers 2025-05-23T10:32:29+01:00 EA prosecutes father and son for assaulting fisheries officers A father and son who assaulted 2 Environment Agency water bailiffs at a Shropshire fishery have been ordered to pay fines and costs totalling more than £12,000. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-launch-360m-fishing-and-coastal-growth-fund 2025-05-19T00:00:00+01:00 Government to launch £360m Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund A major investment will modernise Britain's fishing fleet, enhance workforce skills, and revitalise coastal communities to boost tourism. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/i-vms-licence-condition-in-effect 2025-05-12T15:07:27+01:00 I-VMS licence condition in effect Marine Management Organisation (MMO) confirms I-VMS licence condition in effect from 12 May 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-ever-mpa-byelaw-prosecution-secures-guilty-plea-and-40000-financial-order 2025-05-06T00:00:00+01:00 First ever MPA byelaw prosecution secures guilty plea and £40,000 financial order The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has secured the first successful prosecution for a contravention of an MMO marine protected area (MPA) byelaw. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/environment-agency-clampdown-on-illegal-use-of-cast-nets 2025-04-23T15:19:07+01:00 Environment Agency clampdown on illegal use of cast nets A 42-year-old man was caught red-handed by Environment Agency officers when he attempted to use a cast net without permission on a canal in South Yorkshire. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/fishing-for-litter-kimo-uk 2025-04-09T17:11:14+01:00 Fishing for Litter: KIMO UK Supporting the fishing industry in removing litter from the sea while promoting sustainable waste management practices.