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  • Marine conservation plans

    Consultations now open to help inform marine conservation plans for the future and the views of marine users are urgently sought.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Proposed catch limits for March 2018

    The following are the proposed catch limits to be set for quota stocks in March 2018.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Proposed catch limits for February 2018

    The following are the proposed catch limits to be set for quota stocks in February 2018.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • UK National Standard for Marine Oil Spill Response Providers

    The proposed scheme will ensure minimum standards are adhered to among providers of marine oil pollution response services.

    • From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay potential Special Protection Area (pSPA): consultation outcome

    Consultation on Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay as a potential Special Protection Area (pSPA) for overwintering waterbirds.

    • From: Natural England
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  • Proposed catch limits for January 2018

    The following are the proposed catch limits to be set for quota stocks in January 2018.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
    • Updated:
  • Proposed catch limits for December 2017

    The following are the proposed catch limits to be set for quota stocks in December 2017.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
    • Updated:
  • New guidance for marine casualty and incident reporting

    Seeking views on a new Marine Guidance Note (MGN) to replace MGN 458 that describes how marine casualties and marine incidents should be reported to the MAIB.

    • From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
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  • Banning the use of microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products

    Seeking views on the UK’s proposed ban on the use of plastic microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Northumberland Marine potential Special Protection Area: consultation outcome

    Natural England is seeking views on the proposal to designate a marine site as a potential Special Protection Area (pSPA).

    • From: Natural England and 1 others
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • North Sea multi-annual plan for demersal stocks and nephrops

    Defra would welcome your views on a proposal for multi-species management plan for demersal fish stocks and nephrops.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Disposal options in South West

    The MMO has asked for people to share their views regarding a potential new marine disposal site in the South West.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Draft South Marine Plan

    Consultation on the Draft South Marine Plans will take place be between 7 November 2016 and 27 January 2017.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Marine plan - Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report

    This consultation asked for feedback on the Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report for the north east, north west, south east and south west marine plans.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Marine Plan - Statement of Public Participation Consultation

    This consultation asks for feedback on the draft Statement of Public Participation for each of the next phase of marine plans.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Marine Conservation Zones: second tranche of designations

    Seeking views on each of the 23 Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) proposed for designation. Also proposing new features to be added to 10 existing MCZs.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Marine conservation zones: January 2016 update

    An update on Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs), covering the approach and timings for the third phase of MCZs.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD): proposals for UK programme of measures

    Seeking views on our proposed programme of measures to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas by 2020.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Marine plans in England: progress report for 2009 to 2015

    Report setting out the progress with marine plans in England, covering the period 2009 to 2015.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Marine licensing: changing how some cases are decided

    Seeking views on proposals to change marine licensing so that the Secretary of State can make certain licence decisions.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government