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Guidance on the pending changes relating to Spurdog catches and information on discarding specimens over 100cms.
The Marine Management Organisation has concluded its quality assessment into 2024 landing data for under-10m vessels.
Water safety information advising how to stay safe while visiting our waterways.
Find out what seascape character assessments are and how they can be used.
Guidance on the preparation of second generation Shoreline Management Plans (SMP).
Guidance documents for EU Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing (IUU) requirements as of January 2026.
Issues with Supporting Evidence’ final report.
This offshore marine conservation zone was designated on 21 November 2013.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at The Swale Estuary, in the South East of England.
This guidance has been compiled to help recreational divers to ascertain whether diving activities may be licensable.
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…
Information on spraying oil spill dispersants, different products and equipment, training, and keeping records.
Bluefin (BFT) by-catch rules within the commercial fishery.
Notify the Rye Harbour Authority of a change in ownership of a registered boat.
Information about the available funding from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) scheme
Use this service to apply for an annual mooring licence at Rye Harbour.
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the Marine Management Organisation.
Meet the Team
Find out about the aims of the UK Seafood Fund and what funding was available. This fund is now closed to new applications.
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