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Vessels that do not have their quota managed by a Producer Organisation are managed by the Marine Management Organisation via catch limits.
Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
Information about the available funding from the Maritime and Fisheries Fund (MFF) scheme
Details of skipper responsibilities, device specification and requirements, VMS+ guidance, and reports.
This guidance has been compiled to help recreational divers to ascertain whether diving activities may be licensable.
MMO have carried out assessments on the impacts of fishing activities on highly mobile species features including harbour porpoises and marine bird species. These assessments are captured within the draft fishing gear MPA Im…
Information on spraying oil spill dispersants, different products and equipment, training, and keeping records.
Issues with Supporting Evidence’ final report.
The European Commission granted the UK and other member states specific quotas for undulate ray in 2015.
This proof of principle study investigated a non-targeted metabolomics approach using mass spectrometry to evaluate if this is a potential approach to distinguish between line and hanging net caught mackerel.
UK National North Sea Cod Avoidance Plan
The Marine Management Organisation has concluded its quality assessment into 2024 landing data for under-10m vessels.
Find out about funding available through the Infrastructure Scheme.
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
How to apply for a fisheries dispensation from UK laws to carry out scientific research from a fishing vessel in English waters.
The Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) covers English and Welsh waters within ICES areas 7e, 7f, 7g and 7h.
Offshore generating stations may require a marine licence and other consent.
New legislation (The Sea Fisheries (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024) will make it a criminal offence for any recreational fishing vessel to target BFT in…
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).
There is anticipated to be excess quota in the English non-sector pools. In order to make the best use of this quota and to ensure opportunities are available to as many vessels as possible, the MMO is taking the following a…
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