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Find out about the different marine species and how they are protected UK wildlife legislation.
Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) site assessments and a methodology document.
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.
How to carry out and use landscape and seascape character assessments.
Strategic compensatory measures available to offshore wind developers.
Marine Management Organisation guidance on the environmental benefits of advanced mooring systems over traditional moorings, as well as the consent and marine licencing process.
Use the Environmental Quality Standards Directive (EQSD) list when scoping an activity for a Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessment.
An accelerated licensing process may apply to some applications for dredging activity.
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.
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.
Work out if your activity qualifies for the self-service marine licensing 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.
Information on responding to an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.
Find out about the aims of the UK Seafood Fund and what funding is available.
How to act responsibly around marine wildlife when you visit the coast.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Western Channel and Southwest region.
How to report marine pollution incidents, the response to an incident and how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product.
This Marine Policy Statement (MPS) is the framework for preparing Marine Plans and taking decisions affecting the marine environment.
MMO byelaw covering specified areas in the following 13 marine protected areas.
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