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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…
The use of chemicals to clean algae and other deposits off slipways and marine structures can cause pollution.
This guidance explains when deposit activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) offers a range of options which may support pollack fishers impacted by recent fisheries negotiations.
Apply for Maritime and Fisheries Funds (MFF) and download guidance documents and application forms.
Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) site assessments and a methodology document.
Guidance explaining the operational requirements for Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) under the fishing licence condition.
Outlining the consultation process for Harbour Orders
Information about generating energy offshore
Advice and guidance on the catch, landing and sale of common sturgeon.
This series brings together all newsletters from the MMO's Marine Planning team
How you can manage, allocate, swap, transfer or lease fishing quotas.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Western Channel and Southwest region.
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.
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.
Information to support vessel owners and licence holders of under-12 metre English vessels.
Interactive WebApps to support MMO’s assessment and potential management of Stage 4 marine protected areas (MPAs) and guidance to help users make the most of this platform.
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.
Dogger Bank Special Area of Conservation is in the Southern North Sea, off the east coast of England.
Details of how to report fishing activities, codes for different reports and common species, and extra details for vessel fishing in Norway.
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