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Bluefin (BFT) by-catch rules within the commercial fishery.
Regional Fisheries Groups (RFGs) are a way for the fishing industry to come together to share views with organisations such as the MMO, Defra, Cefas, and IFCA.
Updates from the MMO Marine Planning team (Spring 2024).
The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) offers a range of options which may support pollack fishers impacted by recent fisheries negotiations.
Learn about how the UK Managing Authority (UKMA) manage the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).
Information to support commercial fishers on under 12 metre English vessels.
Fees for different oil spill treatment products, tests and independent evaluation of data.
In order to continue to export fisheries products to the United States (US), and to assist conservation efforts in mitigating marine mammal bycatch, the UK needs to comply with international standards for the conservation of…
Application forms and terms and conditions for fishing vessel owners.
Contact details for all enquiries relating to marine licences
Coffin specifications for funeral directors burying someone at sea.
The actions you need to take and project management procedures you need to complete on success of your application.
Information on the UK's implementation of Data Collection Framework legislation (as amended in retained EU law)
The Southern North Sea and English Channel Skates and Rays Fisheries Management Plan covers ICES divisions 7d, 7e, 4b and 4c and includes species Thornback ray, Blonde ray, Undulate ray, Small-eyed ray, Spotted ray, Cuckoo r…
The Wrasse Complex Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) covers ICES areas 4b, 4c, 7a, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h, and 7j within English waters. It includes the following species: Goldsinny, ballan, corkwing and rock cook.
The Southern North Sea demersal non-quota species (NQS) Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) covers ICES divisions 4b and 4c and includes demersal species red, tub and grey gurnards, cuttlefish, squid, octopus, john dory, red mul…
Dogger Bank Special Area of Conservation is in the Southern North Sea, off the east coast of England.
Marine planning factsheets to give you straightforward information on some of the most common questions and topics around marine planning.
The use of chemicals to clean algae and other deposits off slipways and marine structures can cause pollution.
Advice and guidance on the catch, landing and sale of common sturgeon.
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