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Marine Protected Areas: Seabed

Commons · Question 95637 · Tabled 1 Dec 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 4 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Daniel Zeichner

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her department (a) conducted a review of the reliability of its data on seabed habitats in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) before announcing proposed fisheries management measure

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 4 Dec 2025

Drawing on the best scientific advice available, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has determined that management of fishing activities is required to protect our Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and to ensure compliance with our domestic and internat...