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Marine protected areas protect important habitats, species and ecosystems. Find out what marine protected areas and highly protected marine areas are, how the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) manages activities in them, …
Find out when the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) can use a marine conservation byelaw, how permanent and urgent emergency byelaws are made, and how to find restrictions that are currently in force.
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
The Species Recovery Programme has launched a new opportunity calling for ideas to support threatened species.
MMO byelaw covering specified areas in the following 13 marine protected areas.
This guidance explains when you need a marine licence for activities carried out in ABNJ including the requirements, exemptions and how to apply.
Get conservation advice on the impact of activity on a marine site and find out the status of advice using the interactive map.
Find site specific guidance, management measures, assessments, decisions and monitoring for marine activities that do not need a marine licence
Interactive WebApp to support Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs) consultation and guidance to help users make the most of this platform,
How traditional and advanced mooring systems can affect the seabed, and what consent or marine licence you may need to install, maintain, or remove a mooring in English waters
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Beachy Head East, in the South East of England.
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 Ribble Estuary, in the North West of England.
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Studland Bay, in the South West of England.
Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) site assessments and a methodology document.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Four features were added to this site on 31 May 2019.
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