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The home of Marine Management Organisation on GOV.UK. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) was created in 2009 by the Marine and Coastal Access Act.
Use the Fish Export Service to create a UK catch certificate for fish and shellfish caught by UK flagged vessels for export.
See details of applications for marine licences and the decisions made.
The variations effective from 00:01 Wednesday 01 May 2024
Guidance on activities that may require a marine licence.
Guidance on activities for marine licences.
Information about the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme
Fisheries management plans (FMPs) set out the plans and policies to secure the long-term sustainability of UK fish stocks.
Details of registered and licensed fishing vessels over 10 metres and 10 metres and under.
Registered and licensed vessels 10 metres and under
Information on the current rules applicable to Bluefin tuna in UK waters.
Registered and licensed vessels over 10 metres
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) byelaw to protect valuable marine habitats and species in a further 13 English offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) will come into force on 22 March 2024.
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 l…
Use this service to create a UK processing statement for fish and shellfish that have been imported or landed directly into the UK for processing, ready for export.
Permission is required for a burial at sea in the UK marine area.
Write to, email or call your local Marine Management Organisation office (MMO)
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
Marine planning is a new approach to managing the seas around England
Find marine planning information for England, including data on marine licenses, environmental designations and policy information from regional marine plans.
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