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Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
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.
Guidance for people using Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone for activities including anchoring, boating, paddling, diving, snorkelling and wildlife watching. Find out how to use the voluntary no anchor zone safely and pr…
Prioritisation criteria for ports to identify which harbour order applications are eligible for prioritised processing by the Marine Management Organisation.
The plan summarises procedures the Marine Management Organisation follows in a marine pollution incident.
The byelaw for bottom towed fishing gear, including an impact assessment and charts.
Information that must be sent manually to the UK Fisheries Call Centre if your electronic logbook software system fails.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is preparing to help our fishing and seafood industries to be ready to trade successfully in the international marketplace from 1st January 2021.
Video help files for fish export service, catch certificates and processing statements
Case name: Brighton Marina Dredge and Disposal – Interim 1 Year Licence application (MLA/2026/00065).
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 about the available funding from the Maritime and Fisheries Fund (MFF) scheme
This area covers English territorial waters in the Northwest of England between the Scottish and West borders.
The region covers Dungeness to Swanage.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its 2030 Strategic Plan for healthy, productive seas and coasts.
Guidance on the technical conservation and landing obligation (discard ban) regulations for 2020. Including how the rules apply, selling undersize fish, reporting requirements and quota management.
Guidance on the technical conservation and landing obligation (discard ban) regulations for 2021. Including how the rules apply, selling undersize fish, reporting requirements and quota management.
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.
Points will be applied to an English-registered fishing licence if the licence holder is convicted of a serious infringement in a UK court.
Marine plans are statutory plans that guide and inform how English marine plan areas are used and developed.
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