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Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) site assessments and a methodology document.
A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK.
MMO byelaw covering specified areas in the following 13 marine protected areas.
This guidance has been compiled to help recreational divers to ascertain whether diving activities may be licensable.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Another feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019.
Get conservation advice on the impact of activity on a marine site and find out the status of advice using the interactive map.
Find out the measures the UK and EC are taking to reduce fishing industry threats to marine life, such as overfishing, finning, and bycatch
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has implemented actions under the Fisheries Management Plans (FMP) for sustainable fisheries, social and economic goals in English waters of International Council for the Exploration of t…
Brighton Marina Dredge and Disposal marine licence application (MLA/2024/00394).
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.
MMO conducted a programme to assess and identify devices to meet technical specifications for reporting of location, heading and speed by under 12m fishing vessels.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Western Channel and Southwest region.
Information on spraying oil spill dispersants, different products and equipment, training, and keeping records.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Yarmouth to Cowes, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Wyre-Lune, in the North West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Solway Firth, in the North West of England.
This page details the MMO’s work on the management of marine non-licensable activity in Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ).
This guidance can be used to assist your completion of a standard marine licence application within the MMO’s Marine Case Management System MCMS.
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