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Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Mounts Bay, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds, in the East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Camel Estuary, in the South West of England.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Four features were added to this site on 31 May 2019.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. One feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013.
The byelaw for bottom towed fishing gear, including an impact assessment and charts.
Marine plans are statutory plans that guide and inform how English marine plan areas are used and developed.
Details of how to report fishing activities, codes for different reports and common species, and extra details for vessel fishing in Norway.
The West of Walney Marine Conservation Zone is off the North West coast of England.
Apply for European Maritime and Fisheries Funds (EMFF) and download guidance documents and application forms.
The process and criteria for the recovery of marine licence applications for decision by ministers.
The Three-Year Reports assess the legislative and regulatory changes that may affect the relevance of the North East, North West, South East, South West and South Marine Plans (the Plans).
Apply for a grant-aided vessel monitoring system, register or re-register your device, and guidance for manufacturers and engineers.
Information on the UK's implementation of Data Collection Framework legislation (as amended in retained EU law)
Find out about MCA’s bathymetric data collection programme, how to share data with MCA, and guidance for offshore developers.
If you wish to submit a representation or objection to a Harbour Order application,
Area overview: The region spans from Berwick to Cleethorpes/Grimsby Port and includes Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham, North Yorkshire, and East Riding.
Find out about funding available through the Infrastructure Scheme.
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