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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 Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
Guidance on the environmental benefits of advanced mooring systems over traditional moorings, as well as the consent and marine licencing process.
Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) site assessments and a methodology document.
How MMO byelaws are made and what they protect.
MMO byelaw covering specified areas in the following 13 marine protected areas.
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 Species Recovery Programme has launched a new opportunity calling for ideas to support threatened species.
Get conservation advice on the impact of activity on a marine site and find out the status of advice using the interactive map.
Interactive WebApp to support Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs) consultation and guidance to help users make the most of this platform,
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Western Channel and Southwest region.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Holderness Offshore, in the East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Bembridge, in the South East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Studland Bay, in the South West of England.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in the North Sea region.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at East of Start Point, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Beachy Head East, in the South East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Helford Estuary, in the South West of England.
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