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Natural England has published nine new draft Conservation Advice packages to enable developers and operators to understand the impact of their proposed development on habitats and species in protected sites across England.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Marine Planning consultation now open
A message from the UK Hydrographic Office's Chief Executive.
How we are keeping staff, partners and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An official response from the UK Hydrographic Office regarding the impact of COVID-19.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) are administering the new £15.4 million Maritime & Fisheries Fund (MFF).
The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) have found Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in fish at the following sites in England and Wales
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) are working with the Southern Africa and Islands Hydrographic Commission to establish regulations and legislation that promote the growth of the r…
Minister Zac Goldsmith sets out ambition to make world's ocean more resilient to climate change through '30by30' global coalition.
Flagship Fisheries Bill moves forward as the Lords Minister leads Second Reading in Parliament.
Applications are now open for a second round of the £10 million UK Seafood Innovation Fund to transform the future landscape of the seafood industry.
Calvin Jones, skipper of Aquinis (BM519) and the vessel owner, Jones Trawlers Ltd appeared at Exeter Magistrates Court on 21 January 2020 in a prosecution brought by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
Natural England’s ‘Recreation ReMEDIES’ project is launched today with £2.5 million of funding.
Scottish fishing industry to benefit from UK Government’s flagship Fisheries Bill
In the ‘super year’ for the ocean, Environment Minister Rebecca Pow issues urgent call for global action to halt damage to marine habitats.
Brian Johnstone, skipper of Tranquillity (BF7) and the vessel owner, Tranquillity BF7 LLP appeared at North Shields Magistrates Court on 10 January 2020 in a prosecution brought by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
Environment Minister, Rebecca Pow, announces new protections for the breeding and foraging grounds of rare and vulnerable seabirds.
Rear Admiral Peter Sparkes joins the UKHO as UK National Hydrographer and Deputy Chief Executive, where he will work with global partners to support the safe and sustainable use of our oceans
UK Hydrographic Office, with support from government partners, working with 17 Commonwealth states to support the safe and sustainable use of our oceans
Michael Harrington, skipper of the Ocean Venture II (S121) and the vessel owner, Ocean Venture II Fishing Limited, appeared at Exeter Magistrates Court on 28 October 2019 in a prosecution brought by the Marine Management Org…
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