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Marine Management Organisation guidance on the environmental benefits of advanced mooring systems over traditional moorings, as well as the consent and marine licencing process.
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
Guidance for fish passes where existing obstructions prevent the safe passage of eel and elver travelling up stream.
How to report marine pollution incidents, the response to an incident and how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product.
How to notify the Marine Management Organisation that you are carrying out a seismic or geophysical survey.
EU restrictions and enforceable EU obligations relating to sea fishing
Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
Information about generating energy offshore
How marine non-licensable activities are assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPAs).
Laying telecommunications and power cables within UK territorial waters (up to 12 nautical miles) requires a marine licence.
Information on spraying oil spill dispersants, different products and equipment, training, and keeping records.
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
This page details the MMO’s work on the management of marine non-licensable activity in Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ).
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Another feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019.
List of UK approved oil spill treatment products including the name, nature and type, and what they are approved for
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds, in the East of England.
Find out the measures the UK and EC are taking to reduce fishing industry threats to marine life, such as overfishing, finning, and bycatch
Marine plan for the east inshore and east offshore marine areas
Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) site assessments and a methodology document.
Water safety information advising how to stay safe while visiting our waterways.
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