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This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Another feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019.
How marine non-licensable activities are assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPAs).
The 12-stage process on how a marine plan is made from selection to implementation and monitoring and how you can get involved.
Information about generating energy offshore
Support for marine users to minimise environmental impacts from unexploded ordnance clearance in the marine environment.
Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) site assessments and a methodology document.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Foreland, in the South East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Selsey Bill and the Hounds, in the South West of England.
Guidance for laboratories on physical and chemical determinands for sediment sampling to support marine licence applications.
MMO byelaw covering specified areas in the following 13 marine protected areas.
Apply for European Maritime and Fisheries Funds (EMFF) and download guidance documents and application forms.
Offshore generating stations may require a marine licence and other consent.
Defra’s terms and conditions for delivering chargeable activities in the provision of several and regulating orders.
Guidance on the preparation of second generation Shoreline Management Plans (SMP).
Map showing the East Inshore and East Offshore marine plan areas.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Four features were added to this site on 31 May 2019.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Berwick to St. Mary's, in the North East of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Camel Estuary, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Purbeck Coast, in the South West of England.
Information on training courses from the Counter Pollution and Salvage team including who should attend, course content and objectives, and how to apply.
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