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Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is inviting fishers, merchants, exporters and processors to help shape changes to the Fish Export Service (FES) to keep seafood exports flowing to Europe from next January.
Stakeholders have just a few weeks left to respond to MMO's consultation on proposed fisheries management measures in 42 of England’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
The UK’s Fisheries Administrations have today (3 Sept) launched the Fish Trace Ship campaign to support the UK’s seafood supply chain to make ready for major changes in how we export to EU businesses from 10 January 2026.
Join in-person events to hear about progress on the development of the East Marine Plan.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is aware that Succorfish is no longer transmitting I-VMS data to the UK VMS Hub. This is preventing MMO from receiving positional data from under-12m vessels using Succorfish type-app…
Les Philpott will serve as Chair for a three-year term
Support for recreational bluefin tuna fishery permit holders.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is consulting on proposed fisheries management measures to protect some of England’s most sensitive marine ecosystems, habitats and species.
The latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) closes following high demand and interest from across the seafood and marine sectors.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) Marine Licensing team grants marine licences to protect and enhance England's marine environment.
Master and vessel owner guilty of fisheries offences in prosecution brought by Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Ambitious new initiative between regulators and major ports operators
The latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) in now open, supporting projects that strengthen England’s seafood sector and support economic growth while enhancing nature recovery.
Fishers with an interest in the crawfish fishery in English waters of ICES area 7 are being urged to respond to a new consultation on a potential closure in 2025/2026. The consultation closes at midnight on 20 July 2025
Thanks to the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) a small scale coastal fishing business has been able to invest in safety upgrades, eco-friendly vessel maintenance and infrastructure to maintain catch quality and market val…
The MMO have been given responsibility by Defra to manage the process of making appointments of General Members to IFCA Committees.
In response to the arrival of a solitary dolphin in Lyme Regis and observation of potential marine wildlife disturbances, MMO, Dorset Police and Dorset Wildlife Trust are issuing guidance under the banner of Operation Seabir…
Storm headwall, coastal erosion protection and flood defences feature in the latest marine licences granted by MMO Marine Licensing team.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) confirms I-VMS licence condition in effect from 12 May 2025.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has re-opened the process to apply for permits for 2025’s bluefin tuna catch and release fishery.
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