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This area covers English territorial waters in the Northwest of England between the Scottish and West borders.
The use of chemicals to clean algae and other deposits off slipways and marine structures can cause pollution.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in October 2024.
Get conservation advice on the impact of activity on a marine site and find out the status of advice using the interactive map.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Another feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Albert Field, in South West England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Berwick to St. Mary's, in the North East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Devon Avon Estuary, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Dover to Folkestone, in the South East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Purbeck Coast, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Selsey Bill and the Hounds, in the South West of England.
Please note: the Marine Planning Iteration 3 engagement period ended on 29 March 2019. An engagement summary can be viewed below.
Draft fishing gear impacts evidence documents for stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs). Stage 3 will seek to assess and manage impacts of fishing on the 43 remaining MPAs with seabed features not already covered in stage 1 …
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its 2030 Strategic Plan for healthy, productive seas and coasts.
A public inquiry will be held to consider the application by the Port of London Authority for a harbour revision order.
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.
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.
Details of skipper responsibilities, device specification and requirements, VMS+ guidance, and reports.
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