MMO Consultation on Allonby Bay HPMA

MMO Consultation on Allonby Bay HPMA.

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is consulting on a proposed byelaw to prohibit fishing activity to protect and allow full recovery of all species and habitats and associated ecosystem processes in the Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area.

The MMO are interested in understanding the following:

  • Do you have information about the level or nature of fishing activity within the HPMA?
    Do you agree or disagree with the proposed management measures? Please provide reasons for or against.
    How will the proposed management measures affect you? Please provide supporting evidence if possible.
    What other effects could the proposed management measures have? Please provide supporting evidence if possible.

To respond to this consultation visit .gov.uk

This consultation ends on Thursday 14 September 2023.