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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 Camel Estuary, in the South West of England.
Explaining marine conservation zones, how they were designated and how we expect them to be managed.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Holderness Inshore, in the East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Studland Bay, in the South West of England.
Detailed guidance on the Planning Inspectorate’s procedures if the Secretary of State decides to recover the application.
The Marine Planning Monitoring Surveys ran from 11 November 2024 to 27 January 2025 and was developed to gain insights into the use of marine plans and the real-world effects that they may be having.
The standard terms that apply when we charge for giving planning or marine licence advice.
Offer of additional quota to vessels in the non-sector with over 10 metres: Category B, Category C and no-quota annex licences.
Interactive WebApps to support MMO’s assessment and potential management of Stage 4 marine protected areas (MPAs) and guidance to help users make the most of this platform.
The Canyons MCZ is located in the far south-west corner of the UK continental shelf.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Irish Sea region.
Summaries of the projects that have been awarded funding in the UKSF Infrastructure Scheme
Guidance to assist PO's in ensuring on going compliance with the conditions for recognition
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…
Documents to provide on application Harbour Revision Orders (HROs) (works)
The 12-stage process on how a marine plan is made from selection to implementation and monitoring and how you can get involved.
Information about the available funding from the Maritime and Fisheries Fund (MFF) scheme
Area overview: The region spans from Berwick to Cleethorpes/Grimsby Port and includes Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham, North Yorkshire, and East Riding.
The Southern North Sea and English Channel Skates and Rays Fisheries Management Plan covers ICES divisions 7d, 7e, 4b and 4c and includes species Thornback ray, Blonde ray, Undulate ray, Small-eyed ray, Spotted ray, Cuckoo r…
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