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Map showing how England's inshore and offshore waters have been split into 11 marine plan areas.
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.
Who can fish commercially, who can buy and sell first-sale fish, how to report sales information.
I-VMS - Frequently asked questions
Guidance explaining the operational requirements for Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) under the fishing licence condition.
Become an IFCA Member and help protect England’s inshore waters, support coastal communities and influence the future of marine conservation
List of UK approved oil spill treatment products including the name, nature and type, and what they are approved for
Marine Management Organisation evidence strategy, requirements and reports.
For 2026, the UK has a quota allocation of 553 tonnes for the North Atlantic albacore (Thunnus alalunga) stock (ALB/AN05N), which may be taken in UK or EU waters. The 553 tonnes includes an amount set aside for bycatch by th…
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.
East Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan Areas - Statement of Public Participation
Dogger Bank Special Area of Conservation is in the Southern North Sea, off the east coast of England.
Work out if your activity qualifies for the self-service marine licensing process
Real time closure (RTC) zones are areas in English waters that have been identified through sampling by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to contain a large percentage of juvenile fish.
How you can manage, allocate, swap, transfer or lease fishing quotas.
This guidance explains when deposit activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
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.
Offshore generating stations may require a marine licence and other consent.
Information to support vessel owners and licence holders of under-12 metre English vessels.
How to notify the Marine Management Organisation that you are carrying out a seismic or geophysical survey.
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