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Guidance to assist fishers understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
The systematic survey of the UK’s coastal waters
Setting out how regulatory bodies can co-ordinate the separate processes for coastal development consents in England.
Information on the UK's implementation of Data Collection Framework legislation (as amended in retained EU law)
This guidance explains when dredging activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
Applications and guidance for the 2025 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available.
We have a team of experts who specialise in technical aspects of maritime baselines, limits, zones and boundaries.
Marine plans are statutory plans that guide and inform how English marine plan areas are used and developed.
List of UK approved oil spill treatment products including the name, nature and type, and what they are approved for
Apply for Maritime and Fisheries Funds (MFF) and download guidance documents and application forms.
ADMIRALTY Tide Tables (ATT) format - times and heights of high and low waters, four months per page (A4 portrait)
This page details the MMO’s work on the management of marine non-licensable activity in Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ).
Map showing how England's inshore and offshore waters have been split into 11 marine plan areas.
Information on how businesses can offer a flare disposal service.
How to notify the Marine Management Organisation that you are carrying out a seismic or geophysical survey.
Use the quota application mechanism (QAM) to apply for English fishing quota.
Find out the measures the UK and EC are taking to reduce fishing industry threats to marine life, such as overfishing, finning, and bycatch
Guidance on the technical conservation and landing obligation (discard ban) regulations from 2025, including how the rules apply, selling undersize fish, reporting requirements and quota management.
Find out about the aims of the UK Seafood Fund and what funding was available. This fund is now closed to new applications.
Published June 2021 the North West Inshore and North West Offshore Marine Plans provides guidance for sustainable development from the border with Scotland to the border with Wales.
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