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A collection of guides by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for staying safe on the UK's beaches and coastlines.
As an owner or manager of land in the coastal margin, find out about your responsibilities and how to manage public access.
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
As an owner or manager of land, understand how to restrict public access for land management, public safety or fire prevention reasons.
Check how coastal flood and erosion risks will be managed in your area.
Find out the measures the UK and EC are taking to reduce fishing industry threats to marine life, such as overfishing, finning, and bycatch
What you must do to manage manure, fertiliser and soil to prevent runoff, erosion and leaching.
We work to prevent the loss of life on the coast and at sea. We produce legislation and guidance on maritime matters, and provide certification to seafarers. MCA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport .
Find out about the progress of improving coastal access – including maps, process and timing – in Devon.
This project re-defined what causes ‘coastal squeeze’ and assessed the best way of managing its past and future impacts.
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