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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
Information on cleaning an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.
Guidance for the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme
This guidance has been compiled to help recreational divers to ascertain whether diving activities may be licensable.
List of UK approved oil spill treatment products including the name, nature and type, and what they are approved for
Find out about the different marine species and how they are protected UK wildlife legislation.
I-VMS - Frequently asked questions
An accelerated licensing process may apply to some applications for dredging activity.
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
How catch limits are set and how to get involved in setting them. This includes current catch limits and closed fishing areas.
Specific regional contact details for marine planning officers at the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)
Documents to provide on application for a Harbour Revision Order (HRO) (non-works)
All references to Area VII are to Area VII within British Fishery Limits only. Details of the approach to managing the over 15 metre Area VII crab and scallop fishing sector to keep the fishery within UK effort limits.
Map showing how England's inshore and offshore waters have been split into 11 marine plan areas.
MMO wishes to develop a sufficiently robust evidence base on the full range and types of marine non-licensable activities, their current and potential intensity, and risk of impact on marine protected areas.
The West of Walney Marine Conservation Zone is off the North West coast of England.
Quota Application Mechanism Pilot 2024
Guidance to assist PO's in ensuring on going compliance with the conditions for recognition
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