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Fees information for the different marine licences and associated work.
How offshore wind developers can apply to use the Marine Recovery Fund to secure strategic compensatory measures.
Guidance for the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme
The timeline illustrates how the assessment and approval process works once an application for a marine licence has been validated.
The Species Recovery Programme has launched a new opportunity calling for ideas to support threatened species.
Guidance on the environmental benefits of advanced mooring systems over traditional moorings, as well as the consent and marine licencing process.
This guidance explains when dredging activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
This page provides details of the efficacy and toxicity tests oil spill treatment products (OSTPs) must pass before being approved for use in UK waters, including information on the associated fees and methods for payment.
Strategic compensatory measures available to offshore wind developers.
Work out if your activity qualifies for the self-service marine licensing process
Find out about the different marine species and how they are protected UK wildlife legislation.
Map showing how England's inshore and offshore waters have been split into 11 marine plan areas.
This area covers ICES areas 7e, 7f and 7g; from St Alban’s Head, round the coast of Cornwall, including the Isles of Scilly and up to Bristol.
Use the Environmental Quality Standards Directive (EQSD) list when scoping an activity for a Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessment.
Marine plan for the east inshore and east offshore marine areas
Information on the current rules applicable to Bluefin tuna in UK waters.
Information on responding to an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.
Guidance to assist fishers understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
Published June 2021 the North East Inshore and North East Offshore Marine Plans provides guidance for sustainable development from the Scottish Border to Flamborough Head in Yorkshire.
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