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Current quota catch limits for the over 10 metres non-sector pool including details on 3 monthly limits for stocks
Regional Fisheries Groups (RFGs) are an initiative set up to enable the inshore fishing sector to come together to share views and promote collaborative working with organisations such as MMO, Defra, Cefas and local IFCAs.
The Three-Year Reports assess the legislative and regulatory changes that may affect the relevance of the North East, North West, South East, South West and South Marine Plans (the Plans).
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels over 10 metres.
MMO has carried out assessments on the impacts of fishing gear on protected features in Stage 3 MPAs as well as an assessment of the social and economic impacts of the proposed byelaws.
This page details the MMO’s work on the management of marine non-licensable activity in Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ).
An accelerated licensing process may apply to some applications for dredging activity.
Information on the UK's implementation of Data Collection Framework legislation (as amended in retained EU law)
Marine plans are statutory plans that guide and inform how English marine plan areas are used and developed.
How marine non-licensable activities are assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPAs).
MMO byelaw prohibiting anchoring within the Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA). This HPMA covers 28 km2 of inshore waters off the north-western shore of Cumbria.
Marine plan for the east inshore and east offshore marine areas
All references to Area VII are to Area VII within British Fishery Limits only. Details of the approach to managing the over 15 metre Area VII crab and scallop fishing sector to keep the fishery within UK effort limits.
How to apply for a fisheries dispensation from UK laws to carry out scientific research from a fishing vessel in English waters.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in the North Sea region.
A practical, experience-based guide to help applicants understand and navigate the marine licensing process, based on learning from the Ports Sandbox.
Setting out how regulatory bodies can co-ordinate the separate processes for coastal development consents in England.
This guidance explains when construction, alteration or improvement works may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
Laying telecommunications and power cables within UK territorial waters (up to 12 nautical miles) requires a marine licence.
Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) site assessments and a methodology document.
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