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This Marine Information Note (MIN) outlines the changes to HM Coastguard's provision of a flare disposal service from 31 December 2022.
This guidance explains when deposit activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
Get conservation advice on the impact of activity on a marine site and find out the status of advice using the interactive map.
How to report marine pollution incidents, the response to an incident and how to get approval to use an oil spill treatment product.
How MMO byelaws are made and what they protect.
The South Marine Plans were published on 17 July 2018.
Marine plan for the east inshore and east offshore marine areas
The strategy sets out the Marine Management Organisation's overall approach to achieving compliance.
Current legislation (The Sea Fisheries (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024) makes it a criminal offence for any recreational fishing vessel to target BFT in …
Advice and guidance on the catch, landing and sale of common sturgeon.
Regional Fisheries Groups (RFGs) are an initiative set up to enable the inshore fishing sector to come together to share views and promote collaborative working with organisations such as MMO, Defra, Cefas and local IFCAs.
Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Bembridge, in the South East of England.
MMO have carried out assessments on the impacts of fishing activities on highly mobile species features including harbour porpoises and marine bird species. These assessments are captured within the draft fishing gear MPA Im…
Marine Management Organisation evidence strategy, requirements and reports.
The Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) covers English and Welsh waters within ICES areas 7e, 7f, 7g and 7h.
Guidance explaining the operational requirements for Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) under the fishing licence condition.
An accelerated licensing process may apply to some applications for dredging activity.
UK and England quota management rules
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