Formal consultation of MMO Margate and Long Sands European Marine Site (Specified Areas) Bottom Towe

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is currently consulting on a new byelaw for Margate and Long Sands Site of Community Importance (SCI). The byelaw will help protect sensitive areas of the Margate and Long Sands sandbanks, and the MMO would like feedback from all interested parties on the proposed management measures. for further information on this byelaw and information on how to respond to the consultation visit:

https://consult.defra.gov.uk/mmo/bottom-towed-fishing-gear-byelaw/

Closing date is 12 December 2016