CoR - Fisheries

Central

Fisheries is a fully devolved area within the UK. Applications for the European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF) can be submitted via central government online. However, the UK will only continue to receive EU funds until 31 December 2020.

Regional

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) only works directly in England.

Wales

The Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs has oversight of fisheries in Wales and the following:

policy
licensing
marine planning, conservation and biodiversity
marine and fisheries strategy
management of fishery harbours.

Scotland

Scotland is among the largest sea fishing nations in Europe, and hauls around two thirds of total fish caught in the UK. Marine Scotland manages quotas for fish stocks and all inshore fisheries, as well as science and research. Marine Scotland works closely with central government for EU initiatives and funding opportunities.

Northern Ireland

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is responsible for protecting fish stocks and overseeing fisheries.

Local

While policy, licensing and strategy are the responsibility of devolved governments, local authorities have administrative functions.

Responsible ministries/bodies

UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (UK body)

Marine Management Organisation (UK body)

Devolved governments of the United Kingdom

Sources

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science

Marine Management Organisation