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MMO wishes to develop a sufficiently robust evidence base on the full range and types of marine non-licensable activities, their current and potential intensity, and risk of impact on marine protected areas.
On 10 April 2024 Defra launched a Pollack compensation scheme to provide support to those who have been most impacted by the bycatch-only pollack fishery in the South-West.
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…
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.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Irish Sea region.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in the North Sea region.
Outlining the consultation process for Harbour Orders
Apply for European Maritime and Fisheries Funds (EMFF) and download guidance documents and application forms.
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.
MMO conducted a programme to assess and identify devices to meet technical specifications for reporting of location, heading and speed by under 12m fishing vessels.
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the MMO.
Laying telecommunications and power cables within UK territorial waters (up to 12 nautical miles) requires a marine licence.
Coffin specifications for funeral directors burying someone at sea.
Specific regional contact details for marine planning officers at the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Quota and catch limits
European Maritime & Fisheries Fund (EMFF): I-VMS
Details of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) compliance and enforcement approach to producer organisations.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), on behalf of Defra, has launched a new online survey inviting stakeholders to share their views on proposed changes to brown crab management in the South West.
Information that must be sent manually to the UK Fisheries Call Centre if your electronic logbook software system fails.
The full Landing Obligation (discards ban) comes into force on 1 January 2019.
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