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Written records of annual fisheries consultations between the UK and the EU.
We want to better understand seal disturbance in England, the effectiveness of existing protections, and the implications of potential additional regulation.
November Catch Limit Review 2026
This document sets out the UK government's approach to the Arctic, and provides an update to the UK Arctic policy framework.
We're seeking views on decommissioning offshore installations: the methodology for considering derogations under OSPAR Decision 98/3, and associated policy changes.
Seeking views on proposed changes to marine licence fees, exemptions and self-service licences.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is seeking information about the impacts of marine recreational activity and anchoring on habitats and species within England's marine protected areas (MPAs).
October Catch Limit Review 2026
September Catch Limit Review 2026
Post-Legislative assessment of the Fisheries Act 2020.
Consultation on the Appropriate Assessment (AA) of areas applied for in the 2nd Offshore Carbon Dioxide Storage Licensing Round
August Catch Limit Review 2026
Three-year progress report on the East Marine Plans covering the period 2 April 2023 to 1 April 2026.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
July 2026 Catch Limit Review
Compensation hierarchy for offshore wind plans or projects where an environmental compensatory measure is needed.
June 2026 Catch Limit Review
MMO ran a consultation on the fourth seasonal closure for the crawfish fishery (Palinurus spp) fishery in ICES area 7 (English waters). The consultation ran from 30 April to 12 May 2026.
May 2026 Catch Limit Review
We're seeking views on the UK’s updated assessment of Good Environmental Status (GES) for UK Seas and the proposed objectives, targets and indicators to be used for the next 6-year cycle.
An updated assessment of the state of UK seas, and objectives, targets and indicators for progress towards good environmental status (GES).
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