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Find out what seascape character assessments are and how they can be used.
Guidance for people using Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone for activities including anchoring, boating, paddling, diving, snorkelling and wildlife watching. Find out how to use the voluntary no anchor zone safely and pr…
Guidance on the preparation of second generation Shoreline Management Plans (SMP).
This is a scanned version of a catalogue of charts and nautical publications produced by the Hydrographic Office available for purchase by the public in 1880
This is a scanned version of a catalogue of charts and nautical publications produced by the Hydrographic Office available for purchase by the public in 1914
This is a scanned version of a catalogue of charts and nautical publications produced by the Hydrographic Office available for use by the Royal Navy (not the public) in 1919.
Summaries of the projects that have been awarded funding in the UKSF Infrastructure Scheme
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.
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the Marine Management Organisation.
Information about the Seafood Response Fund.
This area covers English territorial waters in the Northwest of England between the Scottish and West borders.
Find out about funding through the Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP) scheme.
Find out about funding available through the Infrastructure Scheme.
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the MMO.
The actions you need to take and project management procedures you need to complete on success of your application.
Offshore generating stations may require a marine licence and other consent.
A detailed glossary covering the terminology found within the marine plans.
An Independent Investigation of a marine plan will take place if there are unresolved issues.
This accessibility statement applies to Explore Marine Plans.
Apply for a grant-aided vessel monitoring system, register or re-register your device, and guidance for manufacturers and engineers.
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