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Guidance on the preparation of second generation Shoreline Management Plans (SMP).
The byelaw for bottom towed fishing gear, including an impact assessment and charts.
Details of the standing environment groups in the UK.
The strategy sets out the Marine Management Organisation's overall approach to achieving compliance.
Guidance for laboratories on physical and chemical determinands for sediment sampling to support marine licence applications.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at South West Deeps (East), in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at South of Portland, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Inner Bank, in the South East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Foreland, in the South East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Beachy Head East, in the South East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Axe Estuary, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Albert Field, in South West England.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Another feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Five additional features were added to four sites on 31 May 2019.
Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
How to apply for a several order or a regulating order.
Laying telecommunications and power cables within UK territorial waters (up to 12 nautical miles) requires a marine licence.
An Independent Investigation of a marine plan will take place if there are unresolved issues.
Enabling safe and sustainable marine economies across Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Materials for MCA course for local authorities on how to carry out and supervise shoreline clean-ups.
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