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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Information on cleaning an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.
The process and criteria for the recovery of marine licence applications for decision by ministers.
Find out the measures the UK and EC are taking to reduce fishing industry threats to marine life, such as overfishing, finning, and bycatch
Three-year progress reports on the East Marine Plans.
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
This page provides fact sheets and documents relating to CME programme activity in Guyana.
Information and documents on the development of the South East Marine Plan.
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
Marine Conservation Zones protect our diverse species and habitats in the “blue belt” around the English Coast.
The MAIB investigates marine accidents involving UK vessels worldwide and all vessels in UK territorial waters. MAIB works with the Department for Transport .
For applicants who wish to conduct marine scientific research in the UK (including UK Overseas Territories).
Guidance on activities for marine licences.
A collection highlighting marine notices, notes, safety bulletins and guidance relevant to the shipping and cargo industries.
The paper outlines the rationale for Highly Protected Marine Areas, gives an overview of the sites intended for designation and provides details of the selection process.
In order to continue to export fisheries products to the United States (US), and to assist conservation efforts in mitigating marine mammal bycatch, the UK needs to comply with international standards for the conservation of marine mammals.
See the proposals for new or extended Special Protection Areas to protect internationally and nationally important populations of birds.
Get military records of service for the Royal Navy (including Royal Marines), British Army and Royal Air Force - who can apply, how long it takes, cost, how to apply.
Statistics on the UK fishing industry and its operations.
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the Marine Management Organisation.
Information on CME Programme regional projects to enable safe and sustainable marine economies across Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
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