An announcement on the future of Sea Fisheries Committees Modernised Sea Fisheries Committees (SFCs) will deliver improved management of fish stocks and the marine environment in England, Minister Ben Bradshaw has announced. SFCs will be given new powers through the Marine Bill in line with the Government's ongoing commitment to improve the way the country's fisheries and marine environment are managed. They will be given a more clearly defined purpose and duties, and will be tasked with achieving sustainable development of fisheries within their jurisdiction. They will also work to reduce the impact of fishing on the marine environment, while having regard for the economic development of the fisheries sector. Click here for the full announcement on the Defra website.
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