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Map showing the East Inshore and East Offshore marine plan areas.
The Sustainability Appraisal (SA) provides an independent assessment of economic, social and environmental sustainability.
This guidance has been compiled to help recreational divers to ascertain whether diving activities may be licensable.
Policy to ensure that all existing and potential commercial fishing operations are managed in line with Article 6 of the Habitats Directive
Get conservation advice on the impact of activity on a marine site and find out the status of advice using the interactive map.
Water safety information advising how to stay safe while visiting our waterways.
Published June 2021 the North West Inshore and North West Offshore Marine Plans provides guidance for sustainable development from the border with Scotland to the border with Wales.
Research and development match-funding to support the design and development of near-commercial clean maritime solutions.
The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) offers a range of options which may support pollack fishers impacted by recent fisheries negotiations.
This page provides details of the efficacy and toxicity tests oil spill treatment products (OSTPs) must pass before being approved for use in UK waters, including information on the associated fees and methods for payment.
Quota Application Mechanism: Application for the allocation of English quota
Find out about MCA’s bathymetric data collection programme, how to share data with MCA, and guidance for offshore developers.
How to apply for funding for skills and training in the UK seafood industry.
How to propose a new survey, what data the UKHO requires for a nautical chart, and how to report safety critical information or errors in our products
Guidance for people planning to fish with UK-registered vessels in waters administered under the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources.
European Maritime & Fisheries Fund (EMFF): I-VMS
Guidance and how to submit your Production and Marketing Plan (PMP).
Issues with Supporting Evidence’ final report.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. One additional feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019
This offshore marine conservation zone was designated on 21 November 2013.
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