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For 2026, the UK has a quota allocation of 553 tonnes for the North Atlantic albacore (Thunnus alalunga) stock (ALB/AN05N), which may be taken in UK or EU waters. The 553 tonnes includes an amount set aside for bycatch by th…
The UKHO Archive Information Asset Register (IAR) contributes to the government-wide IAR, available through the Office of Public Sector Information.
Information about the available funding from the Maritime and Fisheries Fund (MFF) scheme
MMO conducted a programme to assess and identify devices to meet technical specifications for reporting of location, heading and speed by under 12m fishing vessels.
This area covers English territorial waters in the Northwest of England between the Scottish and West borders.
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the Marine Management Organisation.
There is anticipated to be excess quota in the non-sector pools. In order to make the best use of this quota and to ensure opportunities are available to as many vessels as possible the MMO are taking the following action fo…
New legislation (The Sea Fisheries (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024) will make it a criminal offence for any recreational fishing vessel to target BFT in…
On 10 April 2024 Defra launched a Pollack compensation scheme to provide support to those who have been most impacted by the bycatch-only pollack fishery in the South-West.
Policy to ensure that all existing and potential commercial fishing operations are managed in line with Article 6 of the Habitats Directive
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in the North Sea region.
Times and heights of high and low waters – alternative structure to Format 8
Map showing the South Inshore and South Offshore marine plan areas.
Water safety information advising how to stay safe while visiting our waterways.
Guidance for offshore wind developers on strategic compensation measures for offshore wind activities prior to the Marine Recovery Fund becoming operational.
Find out what seascape character assessments are and how they can be used.
The Canyons MCZ is located in the far south-west corner of the UK continental shelf.
A project to develop a robust spatial map of where sea angling commonly occurs in the English marine area.
Interactive WebApp to support Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs) consultation and guidance to help users make the most of this platform,
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Yarmouth to Cowes, in the South West of England.
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