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This closure has been put in place by the Directorate of Fisheries in Norway for the protection of juvenile cod, haddock, saithe and whiting. *Amended Thursday 14 May 2015*
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Eastern Channel region.
The new ‘tech con’ regulation 2019/1241 repeals Council Regulation 850/98 and some other current Commission Regulations. See Technical Measure background and area specific guidance documents below.
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…
Issues with Supporting Evidence’ final report.
The use of chemicals to clean algae and other deposits off slipways and marine structures can cause pollution.
This page provides details of the efficacy and toxicity tests oil spill treatment products (OSTPs) must pass before being approved for use in UK waters, including information on the associated fees and methods for payment.
Information about generating energy offshore
Use this service to create a UK non-manipulation document for fish and shellfish that have been imported or landed directly into the UK for storage, ready for export.
Brighton Marina Dredge and Disposal marine licence application (MLA/2024/00394).
Find out about funding available through the Infrastructure Scheme.
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.
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
This guidance is to be used at times when the Fish Exports digital service is offline for a significant amount of time, and a decision has been made to invoke manual arrangements.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Western Channel and Southwest region.
The Inner Dowsing, Race Bank and North Ridge MPA is located off the south Lincolnshire coast, encompassing a wide range of sandbank types and biogenic reef.
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.
This manual gives guidance on using the Electronic Recording System hub.
Codes of conduct for inspecting a fishing vessel at sea or in harbour.
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