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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.
Our flexible service can provide tidal information tailored to your specific requirements.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for managing fishing and marine non-licensable activities (mNLA) in England’s marine protected areas (MPAs). This includes ensuring fishing and mNLA management measures…
How to carry out and use landscape and seascape character assessments.
Understand how to compensate for environmental harm caused by offshore wind projects.
How to apply for a commercial domestic fishing licence for vessels 10m and under
Information about the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme funding rounds.
How offshore wind developers can apply to use the Marine Recovery Fund to secure strategic compensatory measures.
Guidance to assist fishermen understand the role of I-VMS and their responsibilities.
Latest updates on the progress of fisheries management plans (FMPs), focusing on goals and management led by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
As a Public Authority, the UKHO makes relevant data sets available in compliance with the ‘Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe’ (INSPIRE) initiative.
Guidance on where marine licensing applies and what the key terms mean.
Information on the different types of commercial fishing vessel licences.
Fees information for the different marine licences and associated work.
Navigation, passage planning, pilotage service, mooring details and charges for boaters using Rye Harbour.
The Blue Book is a single collection of UK and EU laws.
Information on the current rules applicable to Bluefin tuna in UK waters.
News on application processes for the 2026 Bluefin tuna (BFT) commercial and recreational fisheries is now available.
How to export or move fish for human consumption from the UK.
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