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This guidance explains when construction, alteration or improvement works may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
Outlining the consultation process for Harbour Orders
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
Current legislation (The Sea Fisheries (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024) makes it a criminal offence for any recreational fishing vessel to target BFT in …
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the Marine Management Organisation.
Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
Guidance on the preparation of second generation Shoreline Management Plans (SMP).
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its 2030 Strategic Plan for healthy, productive seas and coasts.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. One feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Two features were added to this site on 31 May 2019.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Dover to Folkestone, in the South East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Holderness Offshore, in the East of England.
The strategy sets out the Marine Management Organisation's overall approach to achieving compliance.
Use this service to apply for an annual mooring licence at Rye Harbour.
Information about the available funding from the Maritime and Fisheries Fund (MFF) scheme
Information about generating energy offshore
How to apply for a several order or a regulating order.
Find out about the aims of the UK Seafood Fund and what funding was available. This fund is now closed to new applications.
We have a team of experts who specialise in technical aspects of maritime baselines, limits, zones and boundaries.
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
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