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Map showing how England's inshore and offshore waters have been split into 11 marine plan areas.
Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
Marine plan for the east inshore and east offshore marine areas
Published June 2021 the North West Inshore and North West Offshore Marine Plans provides guidance for sustainable development from the border with Scotland to the border with Wales.
Marine Management Organisation evidence strategy, requirements and reports.
Published June 2021 the South West Inshore and South West Offshore Marine Plans provides guidance for sustainable development from the border with Wales to the River Dart in Devon.
Apply for Maritime and Fisheries Funds (MFF) and download guidance documents and application forms.
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
Information on the designation of UK ports for direct landings by foreign vessels and UK vessels according to licence conditions.
How to report marine pollution incidents, the response to an incident and how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product.
How to apply for a fisheries dispensation from UK laws to carry out scientific research from a fishing vessel in English waters.
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
This page is dedicated to live MMO surveys relating to Marine Planning and Marine Licensing services. Further information and links to live surveys can be found below.
Current quota catch limits for the over 10 metres non-sector pool including details on 3 monthly limits for stocks
The South Marine Plans were published on 17 July 2018.
Information on the UK's implementation of Data Collection Framework legislation (as amended in retained EU law)
UK and foreign vessels landings by UK port and UK vessel landings abroad: provisional data.
How marine non-licensable activities are assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPAs).
Marine Management Organisation guidance on the environmental benefits of advanced mooring systems over traditional moorings, as well as the consent and marine licencing process.
Guidance on the technical conservation and landing obligation (discard ban) regulations from 2025, including how the rules apply, selling undersize fish, reporting requirements and quota management.
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