Next steps for UK fisheries - trade, opportunities, policy, sustainability and support

The Institute was very pleased to be asked to speak at this event, the first Westminster Forum since the Brexit agreement, and were represented by our Chairman David Bunt.

This conference was an early opportunity to discuss key developments in UK fisheries policy and implementation of the Fisheries Act following the end of the EU exit transition period and the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

The conference featured a keynote contribution from Fisheries Minister, Victoria Prentis MP.

The agenda:

• UK fisheries policy and key priorities
• Opportunities going forward for UK fisheries and next steps for policy
• Developing fair and competitive practices around trade and quotas
• Strategic priorities for fisheries management across the UK
• The role of regulation in fisheries and marine life protection
• Fisheries within the wider maritime and ports environment
• Implementing sustainable fisheries management and protecting marine life

David spoke in the session on Implementing sustainable fisheries management and protecting marine life

His talk can be downloaded below