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Apply for Maritime and Fisheries Funds (MFF) and download guidance documents and application forms.
Why you need a marine wildlife licence if you are going to disturb a protected species, how to apply and how to report an incident.
Current quota catch limits for the over 10 metres non-sector pool including details on 3 monthly limits for stocks
How to notify the Marine Management Organisation that you are carrying out a seismic or geophysical survey.
The 12-stage process on how a marine plan is made from selection to implementation and monitoring and how you can get involved.
Following the conclusion of fisheries negotiations between the UK and the EU, the MMO can now provide details on proposed changes relating to European Seabass.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Information and documents on the development of the South East Marine Plan.
Published June 2021 the North East Inshore and North East Offshore Marine Plans provides guidance for sustainable development from the Scottish Border to Flamborough Head in Yorkshire.
Information and documents on the development of the North East Marine Plans.
Marine Management Organisation duties in relation to Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ) and marine licensing
How to apply for a commercial fishing licence for vessels 10 metres and under
How to apply for a commercial fishing licence for vessels over 10 metres
Panel date confirmed for the highly popular Fisheries and Seafood Scheme.
Information on cleaning an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.
Vessels owners, agents or skippers should use this subject access request form to request VMS data from the MMO.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is to increase the minimum conservation reference size (MCRS) for crawfish (palinurus spp) in ICES area 7 from 95 mm to 110 mm from 1 January 2024.
Guidance for the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme
This guidance has been compiled to help recreational divers to ascertain whether diving activities may be licensable.
The report looks at the data used to inform marine planning decisions, and also highlights issues and opportunities for marine activities.
List of UK approved oil spill treatment products including the name, nature and type, and what they are approved for
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