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This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the Marine Management Organisation.
We have a team of experts who specialise in technical aspects of maritime baselines, limits, zones and boundaries.
Get conservation advice on the impact of activity on a marine site and find out the status of advice using the interactive map.
Based on the best available evidence MMO have identified bycatch of harbour porpoise in gillnets as a concern that may need to be managed. As such MMO is considering potential management options. It has set out the evidence …
Guidance note to show how users, decision-makers and applicants could apply marine plans and use the Explore Marine Plans service
The Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) covers English and Welsh waters within ICES areas 7e, 7f, 7g and 7h.
Use Natural England’s advice packages to find out if your activity, proposal or area has a potential impact on MPAs and the species and habitats within them.
The 12-stage process on how a marine plan is made from selection to implementation and monitoring and how you can get involved.
Meet the Team
The Sustainability Appraisal (SA) provides an independent assessment of economic, social and environmental sustainability.
Details of how to report fishing activities, codes for different reports and common species, and extra details for vessel fishing in Norway.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Another feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its 2030 Strategic Plan for healthy, productive seas and coasts.
Published June 2021 the South East Inshore Marine Plan provides guidance for sustainable development from Felixstowe in Suffolk to near Folkestone in Kent.
UK and England quota management rules
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
East Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan Areas - Statement of Public Participation
How to act responsibly around marine wildlife when you visit the coast.
MMO have carried out assessments on the impacts of fishing activities on highly mobile species features including harbour porpoises and marine bird species. These assessments are captured within the draft fishing gear MPA Im…
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