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Foresight project looking at the important future trends, challenges and opportunities for the UK from the sea.
An explanation of the offshore SEA process, including documentation of the most recent assessment and related consultation.
How the maritime industry should treat waste at sea and in ports, reduce oil and air pollution, and control ozone-depleting substances.
Information on cleaning an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.
The Celtic Sea and Western Channel Demersal Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) covers English and Welsh waters within ICES areas 7e, 7f, 7g and 7h.
The Southern North Sea and English Channel Skates and Rays Fisheries Management Plan covers ICES divisions 7d, 7e, 4b and 4c and includes species Thornback ray, Blonde ray, Undulate ray, Small-eyed ray, Spotted ray, Cuckoo ray and Starry ray.
This guidance provides definitions for some commonly-used terms on the subject of marine licensing.
Enabling safe and sustainable marine economies across Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
We have a team of experts who specialise in technical aspects of maritime baselines, limits, zones and boundaries.
How fishing is assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPA)
Find out the measures the UK and EC are taking to reduce fishing industry threats to marine life, such as overfishing, finning, and bycatch
How to report marine pollution incidents, the response to an incident and how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product.
Reports on the participation, catches and economic impact of sea anglers resident in the UK
Experts and academics are invited to join a new science network that will help to provide evidence on the environmental impact of deep-sea mining
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the marine management organisation.
MMO Marine Licensing team grants marine licence for outfall pipe.
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