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Current quota catch limits for the 10 metres and under pool including details on 2 and 3 monthly limits on stocks
Marine plan for the east inshore and east offshore marine areas
How to understand each part of your fishing vessel licence – vessel details, conditions, schedule, annex and their current copies.
Harbour Orders are a form of delegated legislation made under the Harbours Act 1964 (HA 1964), which either amends existing harbour legislation or introduces new harbour legislation.
How to export or move fish for human consumption from the UK.
Find out about the different marine species and how they are protected UK wildlife legislation.
Updates from the MMO Marine Planning team (Spring 2024).
Details of sediment and sample analysis for marine licence applications.
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
Work out if your activity qualifies for the self-service marine licensing process
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the Marine Management Organisation.
Information on impact assessment requirements for marine licence applications.
Map showing how England's inshore and offshore waters have been split into 11 marine plan areas.
Details of Minimum Conservation Reference Sizes (MCRS) in UK waters.
How to apply for a fisheries dispensation from UK laws to carry out scientific research from a fishing vessel in English waters.
Who can fish commercially, who can buy and sell first-sale fish, how to report sales information.
Map showing the East Inshore and East Offshore marine plan areas.
Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial fishery within UK waters.
Why you need a marine wildlife licence if you are going to disturb a protected species, how to apply and how to report an incident.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its 2030 Strategic Plan for healthy, productive seas and coasts.
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