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Details of how to correctly sample and analyse sediment in support of a marine licence application.
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels 10m and under
How to export or move fish for human consumption from the UK.
Find marine planning information for England, including data on marine licenses, environmental designations and policy information from regional marine plans.
Guidance on where marine licensing applies and what the key terms mean.
Guidance for the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme
How offshore wind developers can apply to use the Marine Recovery Fund to secure strategic compensatory measures.
How to act responsibly around marine wildlife when you visit the coast.
As a Public Authority, the UKHO makes relevant data sets available in compliance with the ‘Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe’ (INSPIRE) initiative.
Latest updates on the progress of fisheries management plans (FMPs), focusing on goals and management led by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
Find out how to create a Defra account so you can notify the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) about an exempt activity.
Our flexible service can provide tidal information tailored to your specific requirements.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
Work out if your activity qualifies for the self-service marine licensing process
How to carry out and use landscape and seascape character assessments.
Marine plans are statutory plans that guide and inform how English marine plan areas are used and developed.
Strategic compensatory measures available to offshore wind developers.
Guidance on the environmental benefits of advanced mooring systems over traditional moorings, as well as the consent and marine licencing process.
Navigation, passage planning, pilotage service, mooring details and charges for boaters using Rye Harbour.
The Species Recovery Programme has launched a new opportunity calling for ideas to support threatened species.
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