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Work out if your activity qualifies for the self-service marine licensing process
The timeline illustrates how the assessment and approval process works once an application for a marine licence has been validated.
How to act responsibly around marine wildlife when you visit the coast.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has implemented actions under the Fisheries Management Plans (FMP) for sustainable fisheries, social and economic goals in English waters of International Council for the Exploration of t…
Marine plan for the east inshore and east offshore marine areas
Applications and guidance for the 2025 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available.
Latest updates and documents on the progress of fisheries management plans (FMPs), focusing on goals and management led by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
Find out about the different marine species and how they are protected UK wildlife legislation.
Marine Management Organisation evidence strategy, requirements and reports.
Information on the current rules applicable to Bluefin tuna in UK waters.
This guidance explains when deposit activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
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.
Map showing how England's inshore and offshore waters have been split into 11 marine plan areas.
The Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) covers English and Welsh waters within ICES areas 7e, 7f, 7g and 7h.
Marine Management Organisation guidance on the environmental benefits of advanced mooring systems over traditional moorings, as well as the consent and marine licencing process.
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.
UK and England quota management rules
Contact details for all enquiries relating to marine licences
Navigation, passage planning, pilotage service, mooring details and charges for boaters using Rye Harbour.
This guidance explains when construction, alteration or improvement works may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
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