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Information about the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme
During 2025 and into 2026, fishermen in South West England reported a surge in sightings and landings of common octopus (Octopus vulgaris), often referred to as an “octopus bloom”. This webpage provides updates on how the Ma…
Details of how to apply for a marine licence, what documents you need to provide, how much it costs and how long it will take
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) will open a bluefin tuna (BFT) catch and release recreational fishery (CRRF) in English waters in 2026. The MMO will run the application process and will issue permits only for vessel…
Find out if your marine activity needs a licence, exemption or permission from another authority or organisation.
Rye Harbour high water times for each day (morning and afternoon).
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
Permission is required for a burial at sea in the UK marine area.
Find out whether BBNJ environmental impact assessment requirements may apply to your activity.
Create and submit catch records for all English and Welsh under 10 metre (U10m) flag vessels that fish in UK waters.
This guidance explains when you need a marine licence for activities carried out in ABNJ including the requirements, exemptions and how to apply.
Find marine planning information for England, including data on marine licenses, environmental designations and policy information from regional marine plans.
Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial fishery within UK waters.
How to assess the impact of your activity in estuarine (transitional) and coastal waters for the Water Framework Directive (WFD). The guidance is called Clearing the Waters for All.
Information on the current rules applicable to Bluefin tuna in UK waters.
Latest updates on the progress of fisheries management plans (FMPs), focusing on goals and management led by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
The UKSIA manages UK domestic fishing vessel access to non-UK waters and foreign vessel access to UK waters.
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Find out how to create a Defra account so you can notify the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) about an exempt activity.
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