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The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for managing fishing and marine non-licensable activities (mNLA) in England’s marine protected areas (MPAs). This includes ensuring fishing and mNLA management measures…
Information and guidance on UK seagrass, the value of this important marine habitat and the Marine Management Organisation's role in supporting its protection and recovery in England.
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
Guidance on the environmental benefits of advanced mooring systems over traditional moorings, as well as the consent and marine licencing process.
The Species Recovery Programme has launched a new opportunity calling for ideas to support threatened species.
How MMO byelaws are made and what they protect.
MMO byelaw covering specified areas in the following 13 marine protected areas.
MMO is proposing management measures for offshore marine protected areas (MPAs) in The Western Channel and Southwest region.
Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPA) site assessments and a methodology document.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Purbeck Coast, in the South West of England.
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Wyre-Lune, in the North West of England.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Another feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019.
Get conservation advice on the impact of activity on a marine site and find out the status of advice using the interactive map.
Interactive WebApp to support Stage 3 marine protected areas (MPAs) consultation and guidance to help users make the most of this platform,
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Yarmouth to Cowes, in the South West of England.
Certain vessels must use an acoustic deterrent device, known as a 'pinger', to reduce the level of dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) by-catch.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Two features were added to this site on 31 May 2019.
This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. Four features were added to this site on 31 May 2019.
Guide to the rules and regulations to know before performing sea-fishing activities to supply aquariums and zoos.
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