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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.
I-VMS - Frequently asked questions
Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) site assessments and a methodology document.
How catch limits are set and how to get involved in setting them. This includes current catch limits and closed fishing areas.
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the Marine Management Organisation.
Guidance for offshore wind developers on post-consent monitoring standards.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Western Channel and Southwest region.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in the North Sea region.
Marine Management Organisation guidance on the environmental benefits of advanced mooring systems over traditional moorings, as well as the consent and marine licencing process.
Find out about the different marine species and how they are protected UK wildlife legislation.
How marine non-licensable activities are assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPAs).
Work out if your activity qualifies for the self-service marine licensing process
How MMO byelaws are made and what they protect.
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.
Map showing how England's inshore and offshore waters have been split into 11 marine plan areas.
Who can fish commercially, who can buy and sell first-sale fish, how to report sales information.
Marine plan for the east inshore and east offshore marine areas
Information on responding to an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.
An accelerated licensing process may apply to some applications for dredging activity.
The variation effective from 00:01hrs Wednesday 30 July 2025
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