Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 95636

Marine Protected Areas: Seabed

Tabled: 1 December 2025

Answered: 4 December 2025

Question

Daniel Zeichner

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if her department will conduct a full benthic audit of seabed habitats in the 41 Stage 3 Marine Protected Areas before designating new fisheries management measures.

Answer

Emma Hardy

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...

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