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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…
Head of the Oman National Hydrographic Office recognised for his contributions to hydrography by being awarded the 2025 Alexander Dalrymple Award
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2024 to 2025 is available to view and download
The survey will take place in the waters of the Fal and Helford rivers next week to track changes and inform conservation action.
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.
The UKHO recognises the impact seabed mapping has on enabling ocean action on World Hydrography Day and at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice in June.
Master and vessel owner guilty of fisheries offences in prosecution brought by Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
UK Government statement on the sandeel Arbitration Tribunal’s final ruling in the UK-Sandeel case
Ambitious new initiative between regulators and major ports operators
The Environment Agency and partners are looking for ways to improve fish passage past barriers and restore the lower River Itchen by Southampton.
The UKHO has appointed Vanessa Blake, who has been Interim Chief Executive since May 2024, as its Chief Executive on a permanent basis.
• Bill to be introduced by end of year to enable ratification of the treaty
Government proposals to ban bottom trawling in more vulnerable marine habitats aim to protect important and rare underwater life.
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…
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