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List of UK approved oil spill treatment products including the name, nature and type, and what they are approved for
Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) site assessments and a methodology document.
Why you need a marine wildlife licence if you are going to disturb a protected species, how to apply and how to report an incident.
Guidance on the environmental benefits of advanced mooring systems over traditional moorings, as well as the consent and marine licencing process.
Marine plan for the east inshore and east offshore marine areas
How to report marine pollution incidents, the response to an incident and how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product.
How MMO byelaws are made and what they protect.
The 12-stage process on how a marine plan is made from selection to implementation and monitoring and how you can get involved.
How to notify the Marine Management Organisation that you are carrying out a seismic or geophysical survey.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in the North Sea region.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Ribble Estuary, in the North West of England.
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
Information on the UK's implementation of Data Collection Framework legislation (as amended in retained EU law)
This guidance has been compiled to help recreational divers to ascertain whether diving activities may be licensable.
How marine non-licensable activities are assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPAs).
Offshore generating stations may require a marine licence and other consent.
Information on training courses from the Counter Pollution and Salvage team including who should attend, course content and objectives, and how to apply.
This page details the MMO’s work on the management of marine non-licensable activity in Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ).
Guidance for fish passes where existing obstructions prevent the safe passage of eel and elver travelling up stream.
Water safety information advising how to stay safe while visiting our waterways.
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