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MMO is now commencing the roll-out phase of inshore vessel monitoring system (I-VMS) devices to under six metre vessels. This phase continues the MMO’s support for all under 12 metre vessels to enable them to meet the requir…
As work starts on the Tyne Bridge restoration, specific assurances were required to gain the requisite licensing from the MMO.
The Governor to the Pitcairn Islands, Iona Thomas, has officially opened the new UK government-funded marine science base, providing a platform for scientists to visit the area and study its unique marine habitats.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Fishers with under-12m vessels are being urged to ACT NOW to ensure they don’t lose out on grant funding for an I-VMS device ahead of the legal requirements coming into force next Spring.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced changes to the licensing conditions for human burials at sea for the sea burial site at The Needles off the Isle of Wight.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2022.
The UK Government has today reaffirmed its commitment as a leader on international nature conservation at the UN General Assembly.
The MMO has a general member vacancy in the Sussex IFCA. We will be seeking to appoint to fill this vacancy and create a reserve list for any future vacancies.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has today, Tuesday 12 September, unveiled a series of measures connected to the sole fishery in Lyme Bay following an extensive consultation and workshop with stakeholders earlier this ye…
UK project will allow communities in the Atlántida Seascape, Honduras, to improve small-scale fishing and to strengthen protection of critical marine habitats and species.
The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), administered by Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on behalf of Defra, delivers investments to safeguard the long-term sustainability, resilience and prosperity of the seafood secto…
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2022 to 2023 is available to view and download
Following last week's announcement of the restart of the roll-out of Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) devices, MMO has released further details on the schedule and plan for English port visits.
More opportunities for sustainable Atlantic bluefin tuna fisheries outside the EU through commercial and recreational fishing
The MMO has several current and upcoming general member vacancies in the North Eastern and Kent & Essex IFCAs. We will be seeking to appoint to fill current vacancies and create a reserve list for upcoming vacancies.
Marine Management Organisation is urging fishers who are not in a Producer Organisation to check out an opportunity to boost their catch limits for 2023.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is proposing management measures to protect the first three Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) in England.
A youth-led eco project is set to see Whitehaven's harbour become mainland Europe’s largest Seabin site.
The Governments of the UK & Belize signed a memorandum of understanding on the Ocean Country Partnership Programme .
Allonby Bay, North East of Farnes Deep and Dolphin Head receive highest level of protection for marine habitats and species.
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