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News on application processes for the 2026 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) will open a bluefin tuna (BFT) catch and release recreational fishery (CRRF) in English waters in 2026. The MMO will run the application process and will issue permits only for vessel…
Information about the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme
Find out how the new Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund (FCGF) will support UK fishing businesses and coastal communities.
Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial fishery within UK waters.
Find out if your marine activity needs a licence, exemption or permission from another authority or organisation.
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
How to assess the impact of your activity in estuarine (transitional) and coastal waters for the Water Framework Directive (WFD). The guidance is called Clearing the Waters for All.
Details of how to apply for a marine licence, what documents you need to provide, how much it costs and how long it will take
Information and guidance on UK seagrass, the value of this important marine habitat and the Marine Management Organisation's role in supporting its protection and recovery in England.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for managing fishing and marine non-licensable activities (mNLA) in England’s marine protected areas (MPAs). This includes ensuring fishing and mNLA management measures…
The UKSIA manages UK domestic fishing vessel access to non-UK waters and foreign vessel access to UK waters.
Permission is required for a burial at sea in the UK marine area.
Create and submit catch records for all English and Welsh under 10 metre (U10m) flag vessels that fish in UK waters.
Find marine planning information for England, including data on marine licenses, environmental designations and policy information from regional marine plans.
Rye Harbour high water times for each day (morning and afternoon).
Information to help you answer your query before you contact us.
Strategic compensatory measures available to offshore wind developers.
Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing from 1 January 2026,
Details of how to correctly sample and analyse sediment in support of a marine licence application.
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