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Consultations and strategy
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How MMO byelaws are made and what they protect.
Marine Management Organisation evidence strategy, requirements and reports.
Strategy setting our priorities for evidence that will ensure our delivery is underpinned with excellent science delivered in the most efficient way.
The 12-stage process on how a marine plan is made from selection to implementation and monitoring and how you can get involved.
The actions you need to take and project management procedures you need to complete on success of your application.
How to report marine pollution incidents, the response to an incident and how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product.
Information on cleaning an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.
Details of how to apply for a marine licence, what documents you need to provide, how much it costs and how long it will take
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.
Details of how the first English marine plans were developed following the marine planning stepped process.
Information about the Seafood Response Fund.
I-VMS - Frequently asked questions
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for managing fishing and marine non-licensable activities in England’s marine protected areas (MPAs). MMO also manages marine licensable activities through our marine licensing system.
How fishing is assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPA)
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