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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.
Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing from 1 January 2025,
The timeline illustrates how the assessment and approval process works once an application for a marine licence has been validated.
This guidance explains when deposit activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
Use the Environmental Quality Standards Directive (EQSD) list when scoping an activity for a Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessment.
Current legislation (The Sea Fisheries (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024) makes it a criminal offence for any recreational fishing vessel to target BFT in …
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.
Guidance to assist fishers understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
Map showing how England's inshore and offshore waters have been split into 11 marine plan areas.
Interactive WebApp to support Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs) consultation and guidance to help users make the most of this platform,
This guidance explains when construction, alteration or improvement works may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
Information on the current rules applicable to Bluefin tuna in UK waters.
Navigation, passage planning, pilotage service, mooring details and charges for boaters using Rye Harbour.
Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) site assessments and a methodology document.
How MMO byelaws are made and what they protect.
How to notify the Marine Management Organisation that you are carrying out a seismic or geophysical survey.
Interactive WebApps to support MMO’s assessment and potential management of Stage 4 marine protected areas (MPAs) and guidance to help users make the most of this platform.
Marine Management Organisation guidance on the environmental benefits of advanced mooring systems over traditional moorings, as well as the consent and marine licencing process.
If you wish to submit a representation or objection to a Harbour Order application,
Strategic compensatory measures available to offshore wind developers.
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