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Guidance on the pending changes relating to Spurdog catches and information on discarding specimens over 100cms.
Find out the measures the UK and EC are taking to reduce fishing industry threats to marine life, such as overfishing, finning, and bycatch
Advice and guidance on the catch, landing and sale of common sturgeon.
Information on training courses from the Counter Pollution and Salvage team including who should attend, course content and objectives, and how to apply.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds, in the East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Bembridge, in the South East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Newquay and the Gannel, in the South West of England.
How to apply for a several order or a regulating order: application process and documents required.
Support for marine users to minimise environmental impacts from unexploded ordnance clearance in the marine environment.
Information on spraying oil spill dispersants, different products and equipment, training, and keeping records.
Map showing the East Inshore and East Offshore marine plan areas.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at South of Portland, in the South West of England.
Guidance for laboratories on physical and chemical determinands for sediment sampling to support marine licence applications.
Materials for MCA course for local authorities on how to carry out and supervise shoreline clean-ups.
Information about generating energy offshore
Policy to ensure that all existing and potential commercial fishing operations are managed in line with Article 6 of the Habitats Directive
An Independent Investigation of a marine plan will take place if there are unresolved issues.
This offshore marine conservation zone was designated on 21 November 2013.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at The Swale Estuary, in the South East of England.
This guidance has been compiled to help recreational divers to ascertain whether diving activities may be licensable.
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