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New EU Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing (IUU) requirements mean that UK exporters now need to provide additional information on catch certificates and other IUU documents. The changes detailed below had been inco…
How MMO byelaws are made and what they protect.
The timeline illustrates how the assessment and approval process works once an application for a marine licence has been validated.
Applications and guidance for the 2025 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available.
How to report marine pollution incidents, the response to an incident and how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product.
Find out about the different marine species and how they are protected UK wildlife legislation.
Published June 2021 the South West Inshore and South West Offshore Marine Plans provides guidance for sustainable development from the border with Wales to the River Dart in Devon.
The South Marine Plans were published on 17 July 2018.
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.
MMO byelaw covering specified areas in the following 13 marine protected areas.
Map showing how England's inshore and offshore waters have been split into 11 marine plan areas.
The Species Recovery Programme has launched a new opportunity calling for ideas to support threatened species.
Get conservation advice on the impact of activity on a marine site and find out the status of advice using the interactive map.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds, in the East of England.
Become an IFCA Member and help protect England’s inshore waters, support coastal communities and influence the future of marine conservation
I-VMS - Frequently asked questions
Guidance explaining the operational requirements for Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) under the fishing licence condition.
This page provides details of the efficacy and toxicity tests oil spill treatment products (OSTPs) must pass before being approved for use in UK waters, including information on the associated fees and methods for payment.
Dogger Bank Special Area of Conservation is in the Southern North Sea, off the east coast of England.
Find out about the aims of the UK Seafood Fund and what funding was available. This fund is now closed to new applications.
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