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Find out about the different marine species and how they are protected UK wildlife legislation.
How the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) assesses the effects of marine non licensable activities on marine protected areas within 12 nautical miles of the English coast and decides if management measures are needed
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
Information on the UK's implementation of Data Collection Framework legislation (as amended in retained EU law)
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.
Support for marine users to minimise environmental impacts from unexploded ordnance clearance in the marine environment.
Training materials for MCA oil pollution, contingency planning and response course.
The 12-stage process on how a marine plan is made from selection to implementation and monitoring and how you can get involved.
Interactive WebApp to support Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs) consultation and guidance to help users make the most of this platform,
Offshore generating stations may require a marine licence and other consent.
How traditional and advanced mooring systems can affect the seabed, and what consent or marine licence you may need to install, maintain, or remove a mooring in English waters
Information on training courses from the Counter Pollution and Salvage team including who should attend, course content and objectives, and how to apply.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Purbeck Coast, in the South West of England.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Another feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019.
The strategy sets out the Marine Management Organisation's overall approach to achieving compliance.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Holderness Inshore, in the East of England.
Setting out how regulatory bodies can co-ordinate the separate processes for coastal development consents in England.
How to apply for a several order or a regulating order.
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