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News on application processes for the 2026 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available.
Fees information for the different marine licences and associated work.
Guidance to assist fishermen understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
Who can fish commercially, who can buy and sell first-sale fish, how to report sales information.
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
Setting out how regulatory bodies can co-ordinate the separate processes for coastal development consents in England.
MMO byelaw covering specified areas in the following 13 marine protected areas.
Find out about the different marine species and how they are protected UK wildlife legislation.
Map showing how England's inshore and offshore waters have been split into 11 marine plan areas.
Marine Management Organisation evidence strategy, requirements and reports.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
The timeline illustrates how the assessment and approval process works once an application for a marine licence has been validated.
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 rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing from 1 January 2026,
List of UK approved oil spill treatment products including the name, nature and type, and what they are approved for
This guidance explains when you need a marine licence for activities carried out in ABNJ including the requirements, exemptions and how to apply.
What to do during a dive or snorkel in seagrass or a known seahorse location, including when you may need a wildlife licence
Use this service to create a UK non-manipulation document for fish and shellfish that have been imported or landed directly into the UK for storage, ready for export.
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 South Marine Plans were published on 17 July 2018.
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