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The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for managing fishing and marine non-licensable activities in England’s marine protected areas (MPAs). MMO also manages marine licensable activities through our marine licensing system.
How marine non-licensable activities are assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPAs).
How fishing is assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPA)
Two days of events at Plymouth Sound Marine Park will round off a summer of fun to celebrate some of England’s most iconic scenery.
The Governor to the Pitcairn Islands, Iona Thomas, has officially opened the new UK government-funded marine science base, providing a platform for scientists to visit the area and study its unique marine habitats.
Marine Management Organisation has prioritised six ecologically significant inshore marine protected areas (MPAs) for assessment and management over the next year.
Further details of the development for ABLE Marine Energy Park
Further details of the development for Able Marine Energy Park
Information about the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) designation at Studland Bay, in the South West of England.
The 439-hectare National Nature Reserve will be a haven for people and a rich variety of species including kingfishers, rare ‘Charnwood spider’ and ancient oaks
Government sets out ambitious new nature package, with measures to improve access to green space and connect the public with the natural world
One year on since the publication of the Environmental Improvement Plan, the government launches new measures to halt and reverse nature’s decline
Allonby Bay, North East of Farnes Deep and Dolphin Head receive highest level of protection for marine habitats and species.
Cumbria’s globally rare temperate rainforest to be enhanced and celebrated
Newly named Moccas Park and Gillian’s Wood National Nature Reserve is home to ancient oaks and sweet chestnut trees dating back many hundreds of years.
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