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Current legislation (The Sea Fisheries (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024) makes it a criminal offence for any recreational fishing vessel to target BFT in …
Find marine planning information for England, including data on marine licenses, environmental designations and policy information from regional marine plans.
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels 10m and under
Use this service to create a UK storage document for fish and shellfish that have been imported or landed directly into the UK for storage, ready for export.
How to export or move fish for human consumption from the UK.
Information about impact assessments for marine licence applications.
The licence sets out where you can fish, what you are not allowed to fish and the limits for the stocks you are allowed to fish and land.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Eastern Channel region.
Guidance to assist fishers understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Irish Sea region.
Find out which activities may be exempt from requiring a marine licence and what you need to do in such circumstances.
Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) site assessments and a methodology document.
Current quota catch limits for the 10 metres and under pool including details on 2 and 3 monthly limits on stocks
Details of Minimum Conservation Reference Sizes (MCRS) in UK waters.
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.
Applications and guidance for the 2025 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available.
Fees information for the different marine licences and associated work.
MMO byelaw covering specified areas in the following 13 marine protected areas.
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the Marine Management Organisation.
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