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The UKSIA manages UK domestic fishing vessel access to non-UK waters and foreign vessel access to UK waters.
Find out if your marine activity needs a licence, exemption or permission from another authority or organisation.
Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing from 1 January 2026,
1. Introduction The Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) industry guidance,…
For 2026, the UK has a quota allocation of 553 tonnes for the North Atlantic albacore (Thunnus alalunga) stock (ALB/AN05N), which may be taken in UK or EU waters. The 553 tonnes includes an amount set aside for bycatch by th…
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
The Species Recovery Programme has launched a new opportunity calling for ideas to support threatened species.
Guidance to assist fishers understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
How offshore wind developers can apply to use the Marine Recovery Fund to secure strategic compensatory measures.
Details on how to dispose of your unwanted distress flares.
Information about the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme
Find marine planning information for England, including data on marine licenses, environmental designations and policy information from regional marine plans.
New EU Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing (IUU) requirements mean that UK exporters now need to provide additional information on catch certificates and other IUU documents. The changes detailed below had been inco…
Wreck and salvage laws, the role of the Receiver of the Wreck, wreck owners and salvors and how to report wreck material.
Information to help you answer your query before you contact us.
How to export or move fish for human consumption from the UK.
Permission is required for a burial at sea in the UK marine area.
Strategic compensatory measures available to offshore wind developers.
An overview of the UKHO Archive, accessing our archive and ordering copies of archive material.
Guidance on where marine licensing applies and what the key terms mean.
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