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Details of the efficacy and toxicity tests oil spill treatment products must have before being approved for use in UK waters.
Information on spraying oil spill dispersants, different products and equipment, training, and keeping records.
Defra has this week (10 April 2024) launched a Pollack compensation scheme to provide support to those who have been most impacted by the bycatch-only pollack fishery in the South-West.
Information about generating energy offshore
How you can manage, allocate, swap, transfer or lease fishing quotas.
Fishing vessels are required to fit and maintain in operation an automatic identification system (AIS)
UK and England quota management rules
Policy to ensure that all existing and potential commercial fishing operations are managed in line with Article 6 of the Habitats Directive
Apply for European Maritime and Fisheries Funds (EMFF) and download guidance documents and application forms.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is preparing to help our fishing and seafood industries to be ready to trade successfully in the international marketplace from 1st January 2021.
How to apply for a fisheries dispensation from UK laws to carry out scientific research from a fishing vessel in English waters.
Outlining the consultation process for Harbour Orders
Information about the available funding from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) scheme
Information about the Seafood Response Fund.
East Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan Areas - Statement of Public Participation
Map showing the East Inshore and East Offshore marine plan areas.
Details of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) compliance and enforcement approach to producer organisations.
The plan summarises procedures the Marine Management Organisation follows in a marine pollution incident.
Meet the Team
Information on the pioneering new approaches (including natural capital) to the management of the marine environment.
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