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A catch and release fishery will open in England this summer.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
How fishing is assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPA)
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the Marine Management Organisation.
Information relating to marine licence applications for two seaweed farms (case reference (MLA/2023/00307 and MLA/2023/00308)
Nationally significant infrastructure projects in English inshore and offshore waters and deemed marine licences.
Following high demand, the extended Fisheries and Seafood Scheme application period has closed.
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.
The Channel demersal non-quota species FMP describes how we will achieve the long-term sustainable management of these fisheries in English waters.
Information and documents on the development of the East Marine Plans
These are the Marine licence requirements for construction activities taking place within the Marine Management Organisation's jurisdiction.
A marine wildlife licence is required for activities which might disturb protected species, such as seahorses.
Setting out how regulatory bodies can co-ordinate the separate processes for coastal development consents in England.
Marine Management Organisation evidence strategy, requirements and reports.
MMO byelaw covering specified areas in the following 13 marine protected areas.
This guidance outlines the circumstances under which a marine licence may be required from the marine management organisation.
How marine non-licensable activities are assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPAs).
Guidance to assist fishers understand how and when I-VMS will be delivered in English waters, how it may affect them, their responsibilities, and the steps they need to consider.
Register of harbour revision orders and harbour empowerment orders and their progress.
The South Marine Plans were published on 17 July 2018.
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.
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