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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.
Interactive WebApps to support MMO’s assessment and potential management of Stage 4 marine protected areas (MPAs) and guidance to help users make the most of this platform.
Guidance documents for EU Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing (IUU) requirements as of January 2026.
Summary of the determinations that set out current fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks.
Get conservation advice on the impact of activity on a marine site and find out the status of advice using the interactive map.
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.
Guidance for offshore wind developers on post-consent monitoring standards.
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.
Use this service to apply for an annual mooring licence at Rye Harbour.
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
Offshore generating stations may require a marine licence and other consent.
Information to support vessel owners and licence holders of under-12 metre English vessels.
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).
UK National North Sea Cod Avoidance Plan
Published June 2021 the South West Inshore and South West Offshore Marine Plans provides guidance for sustainable development from the border with Wales to the River Dart in Devon.
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