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This guidance has been compiled to help recreational divers to ascertain whether diving activities may be licensable.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Mounts Bay, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Goodwin Sands, in the South East of England.
Guidance for fish passes where existing obstructions prevent the safe passage of eel and elver travelling up stream.
The use of chemicals to clean algae and other deposits off slipways and marine structures can cause pollution.
Overview of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s counter pollution equipment and stockpiles.
The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) offers a range of options which may support pollack fishers impacted by recent fisheries negotiations.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Two features were added to this site on 31 May 2019.
Laying telecommunications and power cables within UK territorial waters (up to 12 nautical miles) requires a marine licence.
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
I-VMS - Frequently asked questions
The byelaw for bottom towed fishing gear, including an impact assessment and charts.
Get conservation advice on the impact of activity on a marine site and find out the status of advice using the interactive map.
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).
East Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan Areas - Statement of Public Participation
Brighton Marina Dredge and Disposal marine licence application (MLA/2024/00394).
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
How to propose a new survey, what data the UKHO requires for a nautical chart, and how to report safety critical information or errors in our products
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