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Guidance on the environmental benefits of advanced mooring systems over traditional moorings, as well as the consent and marine licencing process.
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.
This guidance explains when dredging activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
Information and guidance on UK seagrass, the value of this important marine habitat and the Marine Management Organisation's role in supporting its protection and recovery in England.
Who can fish commercially, who can buy and sell first-sale fish, how to report sales information.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
Published June 2021 the North East Inshore and North East Offshore Marine Plans provides guidance for sustainable development from the Scottish Border to Flamborough Head in Yorkshire.
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.
Interactive WebApp to support Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs) consultation and guidance to help users make the most of this platform,
Information on responding to an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.
List of UK approved oil spill treatment products including the name, nature and type, and what they are approved for
Map showing how England's inshore and offshore waters have been split into 11 marine plan areas.
Work out if your activity qualifies for the self-service marine licensing process
Marine plans are statutory plans that guide and inform how English marine plan areas are used and developed.
Information on the current rules applicable to Bluefin tuna in UK waters.
This page details the requirements for the Marine Mammal Reporting licence condition which has been in all fishing vessel licences since 2021.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in the North Sea region.
UK and England quota management rules
MMO byelaw covering specified areas in the following 13 marine protected areas.
How to report marine pollution incidents, the response to an incident and how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product.
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