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  • Fisheries

    Sea fisheries, aquaculture and fish health policy in Northern Ireland.

    For inland fisheries please visit Angling and Commercial Fishing (Inland Fisheries)

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    Fisheries, Aquaculture & Seafood Industry – Info for business and individuals

    • Products of Animal Origin (POAO) Fish and Fishery products for human consumption - Movements in and out of Northern Ireland
    • Understanding catch certificates
    • Which NI authorities have roles and responsibilities for Fish and Fishery Products in Northern Ireland?

    Aquaculture and fish health

    • Aquaculture and licensing of aquaculture establishments
    • Alien and locally absent species in aquaculture
    • Mussel Seed Fishery

    Fisheries - Conservation and Protection

    • Mandatory recording of marine mammal bycatch
    • Appointment of Deputy Chair and up to 16 Board Members to the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC)
    • Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)

    Marine and Fisheries Grants

    • European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 2014 - 2020
    • Marine Environment and Fisheries Fund
    • Marine and Fisheries Grants

    Fishing vessel licensing

    • Northern Ireland Vessel licensing policy
    • EU fishing vessel licences
    • Vessel licence variations

    Sea Fisheries Policy

    Sea Fisheries Policy branch is responsible for the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy and the development of inshore fisheries policy with respect to sea fishing in Northern Ireland.

    • Fisheries Policy
    • Inshore fisheries policy
    • Fish landing obligation

    Related to Fisheries

    Most recent publications

    • Non-Sector: Category A (10 metre and under) (Licence Type 9199)

      Published 1 May 2026
    • Fish Producers' Organisation: Category A (Licence Type 114)

      Published 1 April 2026
    See all publications in this topic

    Most recent consultations

    • Consultation on the Draft Fisheries Management Plan for Non-Quota Shellfish in Northern Ireland

      Published 27 April 2026 Closes 17 July 2026
    • Consultation on Unlicensed (Recreational) Fishing for Crabs and Lobsters

      Published 1 October 2025 Consultation closed
    See all consultations in this topic

    Most recent news items

    • Consultation opens on fisheries management plan for non-quota shellfish

      Published 27 April 2026
    • DAERA launches consultation on new Fisheries and Water Environment Bill

      Published 18 September 2025
    See all news in this topic

    Access to information

    How to request information from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs including Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs) and the use of our Publication Scheme.

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