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Get conservation advice on the impact of activity on a marine site and find out the status of advice using the interactive map.
Guidance for laboratories on physical and chemical determinands for sediment sampling to support marine licence applications.
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…
MMO commissioned an Independent Scientific Panel review of its Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) impacts evidence documents and a sample of the Stage 3 MPAs site assessments.
The Margate and Long Sands European Marine Site is off the east coast of England.
This guidance can be used to assist your completion of a standard marine licence application within the MMO’s Marine Case Management System MCMS.
MMO conducted a programme to assess and identify devices to meet technical specifications for reporting of location, heading and speed by under 12m fishing vessels.
How different types of fishing gear must be marked, what you must do if you lose your fishing gear, how to report lost fishing gear.
Information on spraying oil spill dispersants, different products and equipment, training, and keeping records.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds, in the East of England.
Surveys were run between 9th May to 30th June 2023 for the North East, North West, East, South, South East, and South West Marine Plans.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its 2030 Strategic Plan for healthy, productive seas and coasts.
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.
The Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) covers English and Welsh waters within ICES areas 7e, 7f, 7g and 7h.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Utopia, in Southern England.
The Southern North Sea demersal non-quota species (NQS) Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) covers ICES divisions 4b and 4c and includes demersal species red, tub and grey gurnards, cuttlefish, squid, octopus, john dory, red mul…
Apply for European Maritime and Fisheries Funds (EMFF) and download guidance documents and application forms.
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