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ICES Divisions 6a And 7a Queen Scallop Fishery Closure

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) alongside UK Fishing Administrations (UKFAs) and the Isle of Man Department of the Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) are closing ICES divisions 6a and 7a (see map ) to the queen scallop (Aequipecten opercularis) fishery from 1 April - 30 June 2024. The closure is designed to offer protection for queen scallops during part of their spawning season and support future growth in the population. [Read Full Article]