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Find out when the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) can use a marine conservation byelaw, how permanent and urgent emergency byelaws are made, and how to find restrictions that are currently in force.
Harbour Orders are a form of delegated legislation made under the Harbours Act 1964 (HA 1964), which either amends existing harbour legislation or introduces new harbour legislation.
This Marine Policy Statement (MPS) is the framework for preparing Marine Plans and taking decisions affecting the marine environment.
Guidance to assist fishermen understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
Find out why seagrass is important, how to avoid damaging seagrass beds and how the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) supports seagrass protection and recovery in England.
Information about the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme funding rounds.
This is the Marine Management Organisation's Harbour Orders public register page.
Fees information for the different marine licences and associated work.
Information on responding to an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
The Blue Book is a single collection of UK and EU laws.
Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing from 1 January 2026,
Find out if collection requirements apply to your activity and what information you must provide before and after collecting marine genetic resources.
Guidance for the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme
This guidance explains when dredging activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
How offshore wind developers can apply to use the Marine Recovery Fund to secure strategic compensatory measures.
Work out if your activity qualifies for the self-service marine licensing process
MCA guidelines for ports to ensure a co-ordinated local and national response to an oil spill.
Find out about the different marine species and how they are protected UK wildlife legislation.
How to act responsibly around marine wildlife when you visit the coast.
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