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Information about impact assessments for marine licence applications.
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels 10m and under
Details of how to correctly sample and analyse sediment in support of a marine licence application.
Create and submit catch records for all English and Welsh under 10 metre (U10m) flag vessels that fish in UK waters.
Information and guidance on UK seagrass, the value of this important marine habitat and the Marine Management Organisation's role in supporting its protection and recovery in England.
The Blue Book is a single collection of UK and EU laws.
The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.
Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial fishery within UK waters.
Find out about the different marine species and how they are protected UK wildlife legislation.
This Marine Policy Statement (MPS) is the framework for preparing Marine Plans and taking decisions affecting the marine environment.
Applications and guidance for the 2025 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available.
How to carry out and use landscape and seascape character assessments.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
As a Public Authority, the UKHO makes relevant data sets available in compliance with the ‘Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe’ (INSPIRE) initiative.
Our flexible service can provide tidal information tailored to your specific requirements.
Harbour Orders are a form of delegated legislation made under the Harbours Act 1964 (HA 1964), which either amends existing harbour legislation or introduces new harbour legislation.
Guidance on where marine licensing applies and what the key terms mean.
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.
Fees information for the different marine licences and associated work.
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