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Outlining the consultation process for Harbour Orders
Information on the UK's implementation of Data Collection Framework legislation (as amended in retained EU law)
Information about the available funding from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) scheme
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the MMO.
How different types of fishing gear must be marked, what you must do if you lose your fishing gear, how to report lost fishing gear.
The Southern North Sea and English Channel Skates and Rays Fisheries Management Plan covers ICES divisions 7d, 7e, 4b and 4c and includes species Thornback ray, Blonde ray, Undulate ray, Small-eyed ray, Spotted ray, Cuckoo r…
Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing in 2019.
Specific regional contact details for marine planning officers at the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Risk ratings of how likely different fisheries gear types and activities will damage protected features of European marine sites.
Codes of conduct for inspecting a fishing vessel at sea or in harbour.
The full Landing Obligation (discards ban) comes into force on 1 January 2019.
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…
A project to create a methodology for stakeholders to consider Seascapes quality, value and capacity to accommodate change
The Southern North Sea demersal non-quota species (NQS) Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) covers ICES divisions 4b and 4c and includes demersal species red, tub and grey gurnards, cuttlefish, squid, octopus, john dory, red mul…
MMO commissioned an Independent Scientific Panel review of its Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) impacts evidence documents and a sample of the Stage 3 MPAs site assessments.
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.
The Canyons MCZ is located in the far south-west corner of the UK continental shelf.
UK and England quota management rules
How to apply for a fisheries dispensation from UK laws to carry out scientific research from a fishing vessel in English waters.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has implemented actions under the Fisheries Management Plans (FMP) for sustainable fisheries, social and economic goals in English waters of International Council for the Exploration of t…
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