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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.
This guidance explains when dredging activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
This page provides details of the efficacy and toxicity tests oil spill treatment products (OSTPs) must pass before being approved for use in UK waters, including information on the associated fees and methods for payment.
Work out if your activity qualifies for the self-service marine licensing process
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.
This area covers ICES areas 7e, 7f and 7g; from St Alban’s Head, round the coast of Cornwall, including the Isles of Scilly and up to Bristol.
Marine plan for the east inshore and east offshore marine areas
Information on the current rules applicable to Bluefin tuna in UK waters.
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.
Information on responding to an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.
Guidance to assist fishers understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
Current quota catch limits for the over 10 metres non-sector pool including details on 3 monthly limits for stocks
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels over 10 metres.
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.
Setting out how regulatory bodies can co-ordinate the separate processes for coastal development consents in England.
Read guidance on how to invite users to your Defra account and give them access to Get permission for marine work.
The 12-stage process on how a marine plan is made from selection to implementation and monitoring and how you can get involved.
How to notify the Marine Management Organisation that you are carrying out a seismic or geophysical survey.
Guidance for divers who wish to remove abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear (ALDFG).
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