Herring in the Firth of Clyde: setting the total allowable catch for 2024

Closed 8 Jul 2024

Opened 17 Jun 2024

Feedback updated 26 Aug 2024

We asked

 What is your view on the proposed TAC level for Clyde herring in 2024?

You said

A range of responses were recieved, as can be found in the outcome report.

We did

Having considered the best available scientific information, the wider obligations and analysed all responses submitted through the consultation process, the TAC for 2024 has been recommended to the UK Secretary of State at 583 tonnes. This is a rollover of the 2023 TAC and retains the existing management measures.

Published responses

View submitted responses where consent has been given to publish the response.

Overview

This consultation relates to the 2024 Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for herring in the Firth of Clyde.

The Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government is carrying out this consultation on behalf of the UK Fisheries Administrations to seek views on the level of the 2024 TAC.

Read the consultation paper. The consultation paper contains full background information for this consultation. You may find it useful to read or refer to while responding.

Useful information about responding to this consultation

As you complete your response, each page will provide the option to 'Save and come back later' at the bottom. This means you can save your progress and return to the consultation at any time before it closes. If you don't use this feature and leave the consultation midway through, your response will be lost.

Once you have submitted your response, you can enter your email address to get a pdf copy of your answers sent to you.

On the 'About You' page at the end of this consultation, organisations will have the opportunity to tell us more about their work and/or how their response was informed.

After the consultation has closed there will be a few months delay before any responses are published. This is because we must check any responses to be published abide by our Terms of Use.

A analysis report will usually be published some months after the consultation has closed. This report will summarise the findings based on all responses submitted. It will be published on the Scottish Government website and you may be notified about it if you choose to share your email address with us. You can also join our consulation mailing list where we regularly list newly published analysis reports (as well as new consultations).

 

Why your views matter

The consultation gives us the opportunity to seek views, knowledge and expertise from a wide range of people. This is important to allow us to consider all view points and make an informed decision on the total allowable catch for herring in the Firth of Clyde in 2024

Events

  • Stakeholder Event

    From 27 Jun 2024 at 15:00 to 27 Jun 2024 at 16:00

    An opportunity for stakeholders to talk with the Marine Directorate on the setting of the 2024 Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for herring in the Firth of Clyde. To register, please email clydeherring@gov.scot

Interests

  • Marine and Fisheries
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