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MMO is aware of statements and communications circulating across social media and in industry press regarding the Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) programme. Specifically, those relating to the recent decision to rem…
Prosecutions for misreporting Saithe catch, Newcastle magistrates court, June 2023
King scallop dredging in a closed area of Dogger Bank landed a fishing business and vessel master with penalties totalling £15,000.
Industry update on the results of I-VMS device testing, as MMO confirms its ongoing commitment to support fishers.
Fishers and fellow stakeholders are being asked to give their views on a range of potential management measures for the sole fishery in Lyme Bay.
Prosecution brought by Marine Management Organisation (MMO) was heard at Plymouth Magistrates Court on 20 March 2023
UK scallopers who are yet to respond to a call for evidence on potential closure of the fishery in parts of the Channel this summer are being reminded to get their responses in by March 19.
The Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) formal consultation on the proposed management of bottom towed fishing in 13 marine protected areas (MPAs) and call for evidence on impacts of fishing on MPA habitats and species wi…
Fishers on the 440 under-10m vessels subject to an annual quota cap will not face the limitation for the remainder of 2023 following a decision by Defra and Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
Marine Management Organisation has finalised dates, times and places for its second round of conversations with south coast fishers about the Channel demersal non-quota species Fisheries Management Plan.
David Parry, master of British registered fishing vessel Le Men DU (FY408), was ordered to pay a total of £7,841 by Barnstaple Magistrates Court on 19 December 2022 following a successful prosecution by the Marine Management…
Share your views on scallop closure proposals.
Important marine habitats will be protected as harmful fishing activity proposed to be banned in 13 more Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
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A review of Studland Bay's voluntary no anchor zone (VNAZ) is being conducted by Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
Peter Judge MBE and David Lyall have been reappointed to the Board of the Marine Management Organisation
The Marine Management Organisation has issued a marine licence for first UK space launch from Cornwall.
A statement from our CEO
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2021.
Details of MMO engagement on the development of the Channel demersal Non-quota species Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) with recreational anglers.
The MMO and key stakeholders have set up a working group which will be at the heart of work to develop the Channel demersal non quota species Fisheries Management Plan (NQS FMP).
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