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Government announces funding available for projects that will improve recreational sea fishing across the UK.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Prosecution brought by Marine Management Organisation (MMO) was heard at Plymouth Magistrates Court on 20 March 2023
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) alongside UK Fishing Administrations (UKFAs) and the Isle of Man Department of the Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) are closing ICES area 6a and 7a to the queen scallop (Aequi…
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…
Defra to consult on proposed measures to ban industrial sandeel fishing within UK waters
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).
The Environment Secretary calls for countries to join together to halt and reverse the loss of nature and protect at least 30% of the world's ocean by 2030.
Hefty fine issued for failure to register Abingdon vessel
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.
Government today announces three Highly Protected Marine Areas will be designated by July 2023
The projects range from practical courses in seafood preparation or manning fishing boats through to degree level qualifications.
Minister of State responsible for the polar regions, Lord Goldsmith, gave a keynote speech to launch the UK's new Arctic policy framework.
Organisations host a series of presentations to learn more about each other and how to work closer together.
Timetable for withdrawal of Standard Nautical Charts and Thematic Charts to be extended beyond 2026 in response to user feedback
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…
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has several current and upcoming general member vacancies in the ten regional Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCA) across England.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is aware that the report from the Crustacean Mortality Expert Panel has now been published.
After a government officials' meeting in Honolulu, PBP members and observers gave a statement on its work, including on illegal fishing and maritime security.
EA Chair Alan Lovell delivers a speech at the annual Coastal Futures Conference
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