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Details of how to report fishing activities, codes for different reports and common species, and extra details for vessel fishing in Norway.
Contact details for all enquiries relating to marine licences
MMO has carried out assessments on the impacts of fishing gear on protected features in Stage 3 MPAs as well as an assessment of the social and economic impacts of the proposed byelaws.
The 12-stage process on how a marine plan is made from selection to implementation and monitoring and how you can get involved.
How traditional and advanced mooring systems can affect the seabed, and what consent or marine licence you may need to install, maintain, or remove a mooring in English waters
Guidance on the technical conservation and landing obligation (discard ban) regulations from 2025, including how the rules apply, selling undersize fish, reporting requirements and quota management.
Interactive WebApp to support Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs) consultation and guidance to help users make the most of this platform,
The South Marine Plans were published on 17 July 2018.
Find out whether an exception means you do not need to provide collection or utilisation information under the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026.
How to report marine pollution incidents, the response to an incident and how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product.
Regional Fisheries Groups (RFGs) are an initiative set up to enable the inshore fishing sector to come together to share views and promote collaborative working with organisations such as MMO, Defra, Cefas and local IFCAs.
Navigation, passage planning, pilotage service, mooring details and charges for boaters using Rye Harbour.
A practical, experience-based guide to help applicants understand and navigate the marine licensing process, based on learning from the Ports Sandbox.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Purbeck Coast, in the South West of England.
Guidance documents for EU Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing (IUU) requirements as of January 2026.
This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
Latest updates on the progress of fisheries management plans (FMPs), focusing on goals and management led by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
What to do during a dive or snorkel in seagrass or a known seahorse location, including when you may need a wildlife licence
For 2026, the UK has a quota allocation of 553 tonnes for the North Atlantic albacore (Thunnus alalunga) stock (ALB/AN05N), which may be taken in UK or EU waters. The 553 tonnes includes an amount set aside for bycatch by th…
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.
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