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Based on the best available evidence MMO have identified bycatch of harbour porpoise in gillnets as a concern that may need to be managed. As such MMO is considering potential management options. It has set out the evidence …
Penalty notices and fines that apply for fisheries offences, including illegal catch and marketing offences.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its 2030 Strategic Plan for healthy, productive seas and coasts.
Map showing the East Inshore and East Offshore marine plan areas.
Brighton Marina Dredge and Disposal marine licence application (MLA/2024/00394).
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.
The 12-stage process on how a marine plan is made from selection to implementation and monitoring and how you can get involved.
Policy to ensure that all existing and potential commercial fishing operations are managed in line with Article 6 of the Habitats Directive
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in the North Sea region.
This area covers from Mablethorpe in Lincolnshire through to Hythe in Kent.
Quota and catch limits
East Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan Areas - Statement of Public Participation
Information on selected marine licence cases, including licensed dredging and disposal activity within the Teesside area.
Fishing vessels are required to fit and maintain in operation an automatic identification system (AIS)
I-VMS - Frequently asked questions
Guidance on the technical conservation and landing obligation (discard ban) regulations applicable from 2022 onwards. Including how the rules apply, selling undersize fish, reporting requirements and quota management.
Guidance for laboratories on physical and chemical determinands for sediment sampling to support marine licence applications.
Interactive WebApp to support Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs) consultation and guidance to help users make the most of this platform,
Detailed scheme rules and application forms to fish in the Sole Recovery Zone with regulated gears.
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